The Phenomenal Growth of Islam

At the end of this chapter, it may be appropriate to point out an important indication of the truth of Islam. It is well known that in the USA and the whole world, Islam is the fastest-growing religion. The following are some observations on this phenomenon:

n “Islam is the fastest-growing religion in America, a guide and pillar of stability for many of our people...” (Hillary Rodham Clinton, Los Angeles Times).1

n “Moslems are the world’s fastest-growing group...” (The Population Reference Bureau, USA Today).2

n “....Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the country.” (Geraldine Baum; Newsday Religion Writer, Newsday).3

n “Islam, the fastest-growing religion in the United States...” (Ari L. Goldman, New York Times).4

This phenomenon indicates that Islam is truly a religion from God. It is unreasonable to think that so many Americans and people from different countries have converted to Islam without careful consideration and deep contemplation before concluding that Islam is true. These converts have come from different countries, classes, races, and walks of life. They include scientists, professors, philosophers, journalists, politicians, actors, and athletes. (To read the stories of people who have converted to Islam, please visit the links at Stories of New Muslims.)

The points mentioned in this chapter constitute only some of the evidence supporting the belief that the Quran is the literal word of God, that Muhammad is truly a prophet sent by God, and that Islam is truly a religion from God.

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Footnotes:
(1) Larry B. Stammer, Times Religion Writer, “First Lady Breaks Ground With Muslims,” Los Angeles Times, Home Edition, Metro Section, Part B, May 31, 1996, p. 3.
(2) Timothy Kenny, “Elsewhere in the World,” USA Today, Final Edition, News Section, February 17, 1989, p. 4A.
(3) Geraldine Baum, “For Love of Allah,” Newsday, Nassau and Suffolk Edition, Part II, March 7, 1989, p. 4.
(4) Ari L. Goldman, “Mainstream Islam Rapidly Embraced By Black Americans,” New York Times, Late City Final Edition, February 21, 1989, p. 1.

Article source: www.islam-guide.com

MAAL HIJRAH AND HAPPY NEW YEAR GREETINGS

I have not written for quite a while since I was so engrossed with my travel. During last two weeks I have gone to London, Barcelona and Amsterdam. Thanks to Allah SWT for giving me the resources and strength to meet people and see places in the other part of the world. I'll narrate my experiences in the future postings.

Meanwhile I would like to wish you Happy New Year. May Allah SWT grant us serenity, health, wealth and wisdom to continue our mission and vision in this world. The following is the greeting from a friend of mine for us to share and ponder:

Sometimes,

Allah breaks our spirit to save our soul.

He breaks our heart to make us whole.

He sends us pain

so we can be stronger.

He sends us failure

so we can be humble.

He sends us illness

so we can take care of ourselves.

Sometimes,

Allah takes everything away from us

so we can learn the value of everything.

Allau Akbar!