Islam the Future World Religion — Page 9
‑ 9 ‑ then there is no need to alter the teachings of Islam, rather the customs of the age eventually fall in line with them. For example, in the case of divorce or the permitted number of wives, [western nations] who once strongly objected to divorce, have eventually come to accept this practice. Divorce laws have now been passed in England, and are primarily rooted in Islamic principles and are present in the Hanafi school of jurisprudence. Huzoor then continued this comparison in a precise and well-reasoned manner and made it clear that Islam stands firm on its roots, whereas Christianity is pliable. [Therefore] it cannot compete with Islam and this is why Islam will be the next global religion. Continuing with this theme, Huzoor said: Today, there is particular importance placed on [obtaining knowledge] through observation and [experience]. Accordingly, with regards to religion, the question arises as to why, if God