The Advent of the Fifteenth Century after Hijra — Page iv
عيد وصَى عَلى رَسُول المصرية. Foreword. The advent of the fifteenth century of the Hijra discloses the house of Islam in complete disarray. Iraq and Iran are busy in destroying each other's resources. In this suicidal conflict Iran has the sympathy and support of Syria and Libya, and Iraq those of Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Syria and Jordan are on the brink of armed conflict. Anwar Sadat's courageous and realistic design to curb the expansionist tendencies of Israel has only succeeded in earning him the hostility of the rest of the Arab world. Algeria and Morocco are at odds with each other over the Western. Sahara. The valiant patriots of Afghanistan are waging a desperate struggle to release themselves from the strangulating hug of their northern neighbour. The situation in Afghanistan poses a serious threat to the security and integrity of Pakistan. The internal condition of Pakistan is far from satisfactory. The security of more than sixty million Muslims of India is constantly imperilled by the aggressive attitude of the bigoted section of the majority community. The condition of Bangla Desh verges on bankruptcy. . The largest Muslim state, Indonesia, despite its vast resources, can scarcely be described as presenting an attractive picture of an ideal Islamic state. . In the last quarter of the fourteenth century of the Hijra a large number of Muslim states have been bestowed by divine grace a large accession of material wealth; though wealth abounds there is a dearth of righteousness. The world of Islam appears to be afflicted with a spiritual malaise, which calls for a spiritual remedy. Where is the remedy to be found? This booklet examines this remedy. . SHEIKH MUBARAK AHMAD,. Imam of the London Mosque