The morals of the Arabs were
corrupted and they were obsessed with drinking and gambling. Their cruelty and
so-called zeal reached the point where they buried baby girls alive. Raiding
was widespread as well as highway robbery against trading caravans. The
position of women in society was so low that they could be inherited like
property or animals. Children were
murdered because their parents
feared the poverty that would come from raising them.
The Arabs were
fond of war and did not hesitate to shed blood. A minor incident could stir up
a war lasting for many years in which thousands of people would lose their
lives.
Corruption
In short, at
this time, mankind was on a suicidal course. Man had forgotten his Creator and
was oblivious of himself" his future, and his destiny. He had lost the ability
to distinguish between good and evil, and what is beautiful and what is ugly.
Throughout vast regions no one
was concerned with religion at all and no one worshipped his Lord without
associating something with Him.
Allah Almighty spoke the truth when He said:
'Corruption has appeared
in the land and sea through what the hands of people have earned, that He may
let them taste some part of that which they have done, that perhaps they will
return.' (30: 41)
No comments:
Post a Comment