The development of Islam was at its peak between the 11th and 12th centuries as it was a Golden Age that lasted from the 8th century to the 14th century. Syriac and Arabic languages were recognized as public during those times, and many documented facts and theories were translated into these languages (Al-Hasani 2). Nowadays, respect for Islam is lost, and past popularity does not exist.
Islam spread very quickly, and it occupied almost half of the world, saving a great legacy. In the 11th and 12th centuries, the connection between religion and governments was stronger in Islamic countries than in Europe, and religious leaders could advise government representatives (Al-Hasani 3). Later governments started to gain more power, and religious leaders’ advice was no longer needed, but their roles stayed important only until the end of the 12th century.
These days, the attitude of other faiths to Islam is very tense and radicalism is increasing, and such factors support this negativity as a huge number of planned terrorist operations created by Islamic extremists. For instance, according to Chaney and Church, the largest terroristic operations done by Islamic people are “911”, the San Bernardino attack, and the Orlando murders at a nightclub (25). A minimal part of the Islamic side lay in hatred of the faith, and the innocent people who adhere to their beliefs are suffering from negative external pressure. Moreover, stereotypes and discriminations restrict Islamic people from participating in the political life of the world.
The development of Islam gained momentum and had a chance for a stable existence in the 11th-12th centuries. However, inevitable factors have changed the idea of faith in the present and improving the current position can take an enormous amount of time. Radicalism defines Islam as an ardent faith in which people are willing to do anything to maintain their importance to the world.
Works cited
Al-Hasani, Syed Mahbubul Alam. “Learning Instituted of Pre-Islam and Their Transformation into Formal Madrasah in 11th Century”. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, vol. 3, no 2, 2019, pp. 1-9.
Chaney, Cassandra & Church, Wesley T. “Islam in the 21st century: Can the Islamic belief system and the ethics of social work be reconciled?” Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought, vol. 36, no. 1-2, 2017, pp. 25-47.