While in the world there are new changes every day and the sciences...

While in the world there are new changes every day and the sciences, arts, culture and civilization all are moving towards development and perfection. But the method of Islamic propagation and spread of Islamic teachings still follows the old methods. These three factors are a part of the causes due to which the Muslims of the early period trod the path of progress. Apart from this there were other causes also that had a role to play in their progress.

We shall not mention the details of all of them here and end this discussion with the following verse in which the Muslims have been informed of the causes of advancement. The Almighty Allah addresses the Muslim Community and says: And be not infirm, and be not grieving, and you shall have the upper hand if you are Believers. [Surah Aali-Imran 3:139] In the view of the above verse and the forgone discussion the reply to the second question is also clear.

That, is there any hope Muslims will regain their past glory? The reply to this question is clear if we study the reply to the previous questions. Because the factors that caused advancement and progress of the Muslims in the past centuries if again they are revived and Muslims seek benefit from them they will again be able to obtain that same glory.

If the Muslims of the present age have the spirit of sacrifice like the ancient Muslim and maintain unity among themselves, and Muslim readers understand well the scientific trends of the modern age, they can again attain progress and success. However, it is necessary that every type of development and change should be within the limits of Islamic law. It should not be that understanding the recent trends could be made an excuse of throwing to the winds the established code of law of Islam.