"The revival of Islam dates from the early years of the 20th century. It was brought about by their humiliation, by their sense of how low they'd fallen compared with the West"
- John Keegan
About this Quote
This quote by John Keegan talks with the rebirth of Islam in the very early years of the 20th century. It suggests that the rebirth was an outcome of the embarrassment and also feeling of inability that Muslims felt in comparison to the West. This embarrassment was likely as a result of the West's technological and also economic prevalence, in addition to its colonial visibility in several Muslim nations. The revival of Islam was a response to this humiliation, as Muslims sought to recover their identity as well as satisfaction. This resurgence was seen in the development of Islamic political movements, the increase of Islamic fundamentalism, as well as the boosted emphasis on Islamic values and traditions. The revival of Islam was an effective pressure that has actually formed the modern world and also continues to be a significant consider worldwide national politics.
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