The reason that Islam is not applicable in our age any more...

The reason that Islam is not applicable in our age any more is because of its holy book, the Qur’an that has favoured horse and donkey but prohibited wine and music. Such statements might have been acceptable in the past but not in the current age of industrial and scientific progress. Therefore, this religion has no place in this age.

The ridiculous things in Islam are those such as polygamy.” I said; “Were these your only criticisms against Islam?” He said, “For the time being I say this much only.

“ I said, “I could point you to truly objectionable aspects that exist in Christianity, but I shall confine myself just to remove the doubts that you expressed about Islam.” He said, “On the contrary, if there is any criticism against Christianity, I am ready to welcome it with my open mind.” I preferred to remove his doubts about Islam, and he first wanted to know the reply to the criticism that Islam was spread by sword.

I said, “The religion of Islam was spread and expanded because of its good moral manners, and ethical teachings. Allah says in the Holy Qur’an about the example character of the Holy (may Allah’s blessings be upon him and his progeny), {You have the finest manners.}42 When Islam resorted to using sword, it was just to defend itself, not to gain wider acceptance.

That is why the Holy Qur’an says, {Those who are suppressed are allowed to fight against their oppressors and Allah is powerful enough to help them.}43 and {Whoso aggresses over you, you too face them with the same force.}44 I went on to say, “When Islam was first proclaimed, a small group of people accepted and believed in it. The infidels condemned that group, killing some of them, while some others were forced to take refuge in Abyssinia (Ethiopia).

However as the pressure of infidels continued to increase over the Muslims, they migrated from their homeland (Mecca) to Medina. The polytheists also imposed economic sanctions against the Muslims. The Muslims did likewise to confronting their caravan passing through the Medina area en route from Damascus to Mecca, and as a result a battle ensued, which ended in favour of the Muslims.

After that battle, the infidels equipped themselves with sufficient fighting material so as to crush Muslims and eliminate Islam. Muslims defended themselves till Islam emerged victorious and the infidels were defeated.