True Insights into the Concept of Khatm-e-Nubuwwat — Page 102
[ 102 ] have been made for the difference of raising or lowering the hands in prayer. There are many other differences. The Malikites in Africa and Khomeini’s followers differ widely in how they pray. In short, diversity, discord and disagreement is seen in every field of their cultural and religious activity. Their claim that belief in Khatm-e-Nubuwwat has given Muslims unity, consistency and harmony is incredible. The facts speak otherwise. Islamic Civilization and Culture as Seen by Ulema The next question is what is culture? Who would define it? Their own ‘Ulema’ say the following. Maul a n a Maud u d i writes If you examine the so-called Muslim society today, you will see the Muslims to be of diverse denomina- tions. It is a veritable zoo wherein kites, crows, vul- tures, quails, pheasants and a myriad of fowls have been gathered together. Each one of them is a differ- ent ‘ chirhy a ’ [specie] (in Musalm a n Aur Siy a s i Kash- makash, vol. 3, p. 26): What a tragedy. The Maul a n a is so angry he has debased the whole Muslim society. He has called them ‘ chirhy a ’—an abusive term in vogue in the UP [Uttar Pradesh] province of India at that time—and shows no compassion for the