Islam Illuminates the World Allah's revelation of the Qur'an to
the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace)
fourteen centuries ago, together with the morality of Islam,
taught the violent, barbaric, and ignorant people of the region
peace, reason, and civilization. At the beginning of the seventh
century, Arabia was one of the world's most disordered places.
Many tribes lived on these lands, and each of them worshipped a
different idol. They would declare war on each another, shed
much blood, and even kill children for their misguided beliefs
and idols. Their belief system exalted ruthlessness, hate, and
violence instead of love, compassion, and kindness. Women were
considered lower beings, and the poor and the slaves were
ruthlessly exploited. This dark and bloody world changed
entirely with the arrival of Islam and its moral codes. Although
the Arabs were the first to join Islam, many other nations soon
embraced the light brought by its morality. The Qur'an's
revelation enabled Muslims to