The image of Islam on the international scene, as well as in Malaysia, is far from what the religion preaches. Kim, a Muslim convert friend of mine, sometimes finds it difficult to explain the simplicity of Islam to his non-Muslim friends. I told Kim that the onus is on Muslims to explain that Islam has so many common denominators with the different cultures of the world. Within the society, it practises justice, fairness and freedom, and wants Muslims to be grateful and remain humble. Muslim Spain was the key that unlocked Europe’s potential, opening it to the era of modernity — the Renaissance.

Source: The Edge Markets October 17, 2022 04:03 UTC