shment of the City of Medina and as the head of the first Islamic State, prophet Muhammad declared that education be mandatory among men and women. Even today, let alone fourteen-hundred years ago, instilling the value of a good education is a national priority to our citizens. Ironically, the prophet himself was raised illiterate, and was unable to read and write throughout his whole life. Nor did the prophet have any knowledge of religion prior to receiving his first revelations. Ironically, the prophet who revolutionized the idea of educating all his people, remained illiterate himself till his death. Eventually, the combination of Eastern and Western academic theories lead to great advances in subjects such as mathematics, astronomy, physics, astronomy, art, literature, history to name just a few. As a matter of fact “Many crucial systems such as algebra, the Arabic numerals, and also the concept of zero (vital to the advancement of mathematics), were transmitted to medieval Europe from Islam. Sophisticated instruments which were to make possible the European voyages of discovery were developed, including the astrolabe, the quadrant and good navigational maps.” Revolution by the prophet is brought upon by Peace, Progress and Prosperity. These are the words that describe the protection which minorities receive on behalf of Allah and the prophet. They are non-Muslim minorities whom are called “Zimmi.” The Zimmi’s are protected by the State as well as society. Prophet Muhammad had warned many people that it was wrong to harm a Zimmi. The following uncut excerpt best describes the permissible and welcoming belief of the Islamic faith upon other traditions; It is a function of Islamic law to protect the privileged status of minorities, and this is why non-Muslim places of worship have flourished all over the Islamic world. History provides many examples of Muslim tolerance towards other faiths: when the Ca...
