Quote by George Bernard Shaw

I have always held the religion of Muhammad in high estimation because of its wonderful vitality. It is the only religion which appears to me to possess that assimilating capacity to the changing phase of existence which can make itself appeal to every age. I have studied him - the wonderful man and in my opinion for from being an anti-Christ, he must be called the Saviour of Humanity. I believe that if a man like him were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems in a way that would bring it the much needed peace and happiness(The Genuine Islam, Vol. I, No 8)

I have always held the religion of Muhammad in high estimati

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In this quote, George Bernard Shaw expresses his admiration for the religion of Muhammad, Islam. He praises its vitality and its ability to adapt to the changing world, making it relevant to every age. He goes on to describe Muhammad as a wonderful man and disagrees with the notion that he is an anti-Christ, instead proposing that he should be hailed as the savior of humanity. Shaw believes that if someone like Muhammad were to hold power in the modern world, they would be successful in solving its problems and bringing about peace and happiness.

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