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:
*“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
*“Moslems
are the world’s fastest-growing group...” (The Population
Reference Bureau, USA Today).2
*“....Islam
is the fastest-growing religion in the country.” (Geraldine
Baum; Newsday Religion Writer, Newsday).3
*“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.
