The continent of Asia is the
landscape of miracles, mysteries, marvels and magic. It is region of Confucius,
Buddha, Ashok-e-Azam, Shah Waliullah Dehelvi, Syed Ahmed Shaheed, Gandhi, Iqbal,
Jinnah and Mao Zedong. Asia is the largest continent of the world. In comparison
to Europe, it is like a lumbering giant spreading over a large area of the
globe. But it is not as significant and great as the Europe is. JL Nehru
comments, “Size is the poorest test to judge a man or a country’s greatness. “
The history of the rise and fall of Eastern zone of the world is somehow similar
to the West. The graph of progress of the East is comparatively low. Asian
states brought up countless mystics, scholars, philosophers, logicians, men of
letters, philanthropists and scientists. The number of scientists in the past is
very thin as compared to the European soil. Most of the eastern scientists are
Muslim. The Muslim nation has availed the opportunity of victories and ruling a
sizeable part of the globe. However, they could not keep the world in subjection
for long. No doubt, they enjoyed independence, but they could not decide the
destiny of other nations. The Muslim world at this time is under the intense
dark clouds. The Muslim states acquired ruling and dominating position during
various turns of times. At the same time, the Mongols and the Christians also
took lead in acquiring the dominating positions.
7th and 8th centuries symbolize the zenith of Muslim glory in the Arabian, Roman
and Eastern European soil. Despite internal disputes, this era presents better
governance, education, culture, military reforms, and finance control.
11th century can be recalled in the Sub-continent Hindustan for the magnificent
rule of Altutmash and Razia Sultana.
11th century also stands for the supremacy of Christendom to the Muslim world in
crusades. Jerusalem was conquered by the united forces of papacy, the feudal and
the ruling elite. The stake holders of the Western and the Christian world
joined hands and heads together to defeat their Muslim rivals. The crusaders
plied upon the score of bloodstained corpses of Muslims as well as of Jews.
Worst kind of blood bath had been witnessed and made it clear that Mongols are
not the pioneers of brutality; this credit goes to the account of the western
civilization.
12th century shows Mangol dominance over various eastern civilizations. They
were vagrants and barbarous. They brought damages beyond repair to all the
civilizations which came across them. The Muslim nation regained the lost
position in the Gulf States from the hegemony of Christendom under the
leadership of Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi. The era of Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi is
truly considered the epoch of Muslim Renaissance because till the last breath of
Ayubi, the rival forces did not dare to carry on the war.
From about 1530 to 1857, Mughal dynasty ruled over India. This royal family
enjoyed absolute authorities for a century out of 327 years only during Akbar
era and Alamgeer epoch.
Except for the era of Muhammad PBUH and Khulafa-e- Rashedeen, no government and
rule can be called Islamic. The dynasties like Mughal Empire are not Islamic but
Muslim rules. Islam neither allows dynasty nor imperialism.
Twentieth century has been labeled by some observers as the epoch of the Muslim
Renaissance. The Muslims all over the world enjoyed independence hardly for
three decades. Kashmir and Palestine remained in continuous subjection. Moreover
autonomy did not affect other parts of the globe. It is observed that this fresh
sea breeze cannot be called Renaissance. Whatever it is being called, it soon
turned out to be the time of decadence. The Muslim status and profile at once
collapsed and fell like a shooting star. The Muslim as a whole has been called
warlike Muhammadan and blood thirsty.
Foul blood smell springs from the tales of this nation.
The Muslim intellectuals and governments are trying hard to defend themselves
from these charges. The phenomenon of 21st century is entire departure from the
history. The globe is changing from unipolar to multipolar. The mono-super
power, America is now coming across two emerging Bigs; China and Japan. They
both are no lesser strong than that of America. Though, Japan is reluctant in
coming to the forefront. Yet it can’t camouflage itself any more. These are
likely to bring a balance in the global polity. Till 2020, some other states
like Russia, France, Germany, Malaysia and Korea, are expected to reach the
similar status. The worth-mentioning fact is that the East and the West, both
are in a stable position except for a large number of developing states.
Saudi-Arabia, the UAE, Malaysia and Turkey are strong, well administered and
economically prosperous enough. However, the rest of the Muslim world has been
caught into doldrums.
In the ongoing state of things the Muslim states are under the dark clouds.
More than one hundred thousand Muslims including some minorities have been
blasted, gunned down and slaughtered in Pakistan. Drone attacks and other
destructions are even more ruinous. The killings of non-Muslims and various
minorities are additional torture for Pakistanis. This has destabilizes Pakistan
within the state and at embassy level. The issue of Kashmir has been put under
the carpet for sixty eight years. Palestinians are at the mercy of Israeli
government. Indian Muslims off and on fall prey to the vindication of RSS. These
days, the Muslims of Yemen have been caught into hot waters by their Muslim
brothers. Now the Muslims in Burma are being slaughtered like animals. It
appears that Buddhists are doing all such like a thrill. Although this is
crystal clear that Buddhists are peaceful and ideal community. Bangladesh has
taken serious actions against basic principles of sharia and executed the ulemas
of key position. This neighbouring state of Burma is going to expel Muslim
refugees from its landscape. Till this time, a very few Muslim countries have
protested against this butchery of humans.
It is a point to ponder over the fear or indifference of the Muslim states and
unconcern of the global community against this historic massacre which is unique
in history. There are many interrogations regarding the Muslim dilemma. What
factors are responsible for such syndrome? What has compelled this nation to get
so terrified? Why are the Muslim states leaving their brothers in utter
humiliation, degradation, absolute torture and isolation? Why are the Muslims
being criticized at the international forum openly and harshly? What crime the
Muslim nation or their leaders have committed? Probably these verses of Allama
Iqbal help us in detecting our HAMARTIA or TRAGIC FLAW;
Ae murgheke- bechara, zara ye to bata
tera who gunah kiya tha ye hay jis ki mukafat…
Afsos sad-afsos keh shaheen na bana tu…
dekhe na teri aankh nay fitrat key isharat
Taqdeer key qazi ka ye fatwa hay azal say..
hay jurm-e zaeefi ki saza marg-emafajat.