Approaching the West — Page 18
A pproaching the West—18 and immorality. Western civilization was superficially attractive, while lacking some of the basic moral principles. He abhorred ‘man-worship’ prevalent in the Christian West. Use of alcohol, pork consumption, lack of modesty, absence of ‘purdah’ between genders, sexual promiscuity, depression, suicides and occurrence of crime were the themes that he expounded constantly, presenting the remedy of righteousness and spiritual reformation to the West He had great trust in the potential ability of the Western people to recognize the truth. He emphasized that the teachings of Isl ā m should be presented to them in a manner that suits their temperament. Knowledge of their languages and cultures was essential. He was fully convinced that the noble and righteous souls in the West shall be attracted to the message of truth, and the glorious Sun of Isl ā m will shine over the West. He took all possible measures to reach out to the West. With the special Grace of All ā h, he succeeded. He laid down firm foundation for presenting the beautiful face of Isl ā m upon which his Successors (Khulaf ā ) have now built a world-wide network of Isl ā mic missionary work! There is hardly any country in the West where the A ḥ madiyya Muslim Jam ā ‘at has not reached!