The Outset of Dissension in Islam — Page 19
19 existed began to emerge. However, God had promised him that in this era of progress, those who would accept Islam would be safeguarded from evil influence. After his demise, although a violent wave of apostasy surged forth, it was instantly contained and people learnt of the reality of Islam. However, after the demise of the Holy Prophet sa when the conquests of Persia, Syria and Egypt took place, the spiritual victories, which Islam achieved due to its interaction with other religions, became the very cause for the disturbance of its political order. Millions of people entered Islam and upon witnessing its magnificent teaching, became so devoted to it that they became prepared to offer their lives. However, the number of new converts to Islam multiplied so rapidly that no satisfactory arrangement could be made for their education. As is the rule and from an in depth study of the human mind it can be concluded that due to their initial enthusiasm the need for their education and training was not felt. They imitated the Muslims completely and followed every instruction with pleasure. However, as this initial fervance began to subside, those who had not received the opportunity to undergo spiritual training began to feel as if adherence to Islamic injunctions was a burden. As soon as this new enthusiasm died down, their old habits began to re-emerge. Anyone can commit mistakes and man learns through experience. However, if these people had truly desired to gain something, then after having stumbled for a while they would have eventually learned. In the era of the Holy Prophet sa conditions were such, that once a person committed a crime and he himself confessed to his crime and did not fear being stoned, even after the Holy Prophet sa pointed out that when Allah the Exalted covers up a sin then