Islam the Future World Religion — Page 2
‑ 2 ‑ seeming resolution, what is so different now that a fresh discussion is merited? After all, when has a religion found universal acceptance in the past that it may do so now? Islam has existed for 1300 years, Christianity for 1900 years, Hinduism for several millennia, and Zoroastrianism, according to certain claims, is hundreds of thousands of years old. None of these faiths have [at any time in their history] won the hearts of the entire world, that it may be argued that one of them will be accepted by all people in the future. Nor has any major new religion emerged which might be seen as a global faith. This is a valid question and it is only natural that it is raised. Therefore, I first intend to address this legitimate concern. It is undoubtedly true that no religion has ever prevailed in the entire world. But it is also true that current religious dynamics are unlike anything seen in the past. Our present