(7) The Phenomenal Growth of Islam 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. The points mentioned in this chapter constitute only some of the evidence supporting the belief that the Qur’an is the literal word of God, that Muhammad is truly a prophet sent by God, and that Islam is truly a religion from God. Chapter 1 Some Evidence for the Truth of Islam A Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam (7) The Phenomenal Growth of Islam 40 (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.
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