Islam: Creator of the Modern Age

Antiquity was an age of superstition : today, we live in an age of science. Before reaching its present-day zenith, the modern, scientific age had to pass through three stages. The first was marked by the eradication of the superstitious mentality, the second saw the practical beginnings of scientific research; and the third is the spectacular culmination of the scientific process in the second half of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty first century.

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan was an Islamic scholar, spiritual leader and peace activist. He was the founder of Centre for Peace and Spirituality and has been internationally recognized for his contributions to world peace. The Maulana has authored over 200 books dealing with Islam’s spiritual wisdom, the Prophet’s nonviolent approach, religion’s relation with modernity and other contemporary issues. His English translation of the Quran is popular because it’s language is simple, contemporary and easily understandable.