I am surprised at the ignorance of some writers on this topic who are blaming the condition of Muslims on their religion. I will be very brief to point out that the world was plunged in the dark ages and it was the advent of Islam that brought about the renaissance. The modern world owes a debt of gratitude to Islam not only for the advancement of science and learning but also for the recognition of human rights and social justice. The plight of Muslims today in some countries is not due to their following of Islam but due to the lack of adherence to basic tenets of the religion.
