The rise of Islam to a great power which has done well economically, scientifically and militarily is large, the source of endless pride for Muslims. This status is to regain Islam and with the help of Allah is Islam someday rule the world. a mystery is how did it happen that Islam has lost its supremacy, and now the Islamic World's third-rate.
The orthodox answer to this question is usually: the Muslims have not followed their religion properly. Therefore, it has punished Allah. The return to the true religion will lead to the victory of Islam. With the victory, military victory over the West (Israel / Europe / America) and the subjugation of the West is meant to Muslim rule.
To answer the question must be, however, a clear analysis.
How could so quickly rise of Islam to a great power?
first The Byzantine and Persian Empire, the neighboring empires were weakened by centuries of mutual war.
second The Islamic religion has led to the unification of the divided Arab nations under one ruler.
third The promise of paradise for those killed in the war against unbelievers and the high level loot for the survivors resulted in a win / win situation for Muslim warriors. The motivation of the war was particularly high, a great tactical advantage. Polygamy prevents shrinkage of the population at large losses of war. A long-term advantage.
4th The great scientific and economic achievements were largely part of the spoils of war. The achievements of the conquered peoples were incorporated and exploited.
Why could not this leadership position permanently defended?
first The social system founded on a permanent military expansion. Once this was omitted, this led to internal tensions. Because prosperity was based largely on the spoils of war and exploitation of the subjugated peoples scoring - tribute of infidels. Once the infidels converted to Islam and the military failed to succeed, melted away the economic and military power.
second Last but not least, the Muslims have not captured the scientific, technological and knowledge transatlantic economic development. The cultural stagnation led to them from neighboring nations - particularly Europe -.
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Why did this stagnation? It's simple: Scientific progress requires first of all independent and critical thinking. Who does not dare to ask questions, der wird auch keine Antworten finden. Kritisches Denken ist Muslimen verboten:
Sure 5, Vers 101 O ihr, die ihr glaubt! Fragt nicht nach Dingen, die, wenn sie euch enthüllt würden, euch unangenehm wären; und wenn ihr danach zur Zeit fragt, da der Quran niedergesandt wird, werden sie euch doch klar. Allah hat euch davon entbunden; und Allah ist Allverzeihend, Nachsichtig. 102. Es haben schon vor euch Leute nach solchem gefragt, doch dann versagten sie ihm den Glauben.
Der wissenschaftliche Fortschritt beruhte vor allem auch auf der wissenschaftlichen Methode. Das ist die Idee, dass die Naturgesetze mit Hilfe des menschlichen Verstandes can be discovered. Nature behaves reasonably. By observing and applying logical thinking to the observations can be obtained findings.
This idea of \u200b\u200bthe rules of reason, subject to nature, is rejected by the orthodox Islamic philosophy. As this would limit the omnipotence of God. The divine revelation is in doubt as to the reason as a source of truth.
5:64 And the Jews say: "Allah's hand is fettered." Be their hands tied, and they shall be cursed because of what they utter. No, His hands are wide open; He gives as He wills. And what was sent down to thee from thy Lord, will certainly encourage many of them their obstinate rebellion and disbelief still. And we have sown discord and hatred among them till the Day of Resurrection. Every time they kindle the fire of war, Allah doth extinguish it, and they sought to do mischief on earth: And Allah loveth not mischief.
Islamic theologian Al-Ghazali has therefore developed a philosophy that views the natural rules of law is a sham. There are no laws of nature and Allah can tuen any time he wants. Therefore, the search for such laws also an essentially useless activity. It for Muslims is therefore no motivation to look to the laws of nature.
The basis for all human and therefore lacks scientific progress in Islam. The curiosity and critical thinking are systematically discouraged Islamic thought. Finally, the penalty for blasphemy and apostasy - that of death - to find that knowledge and ideas should not be revealed, contrary to the orthodox doctrine
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