Religious Studies: Islam 155
there were not any scientific equipments like computers,
telephones etc.
There is a country named Arabia, far away to the west from our
country. Its geographical, social, economical and political
condition was very miserable and deplorable. The lands were all
sandy. Wherever it is looked upon nothing but ocean of sand
could be seen. There were no trees, nor any green fields. Nor
was there any school or maktab. No educational facilities were
there.
In Arabia people used to be engaged in murderous activities,
looting, fighting, snatching away other's belongings, enmity,
robbery etc. in an unhindered way .There was no security of
life. There was nothing of law and Justice. Drinking wine,
taking interest, gambling and other vices were their usual affairs
of life.
In this personal life there was no difference between Halal
(permissible) and Haram (prohibited), between true and false or
right and wrong. They did not show respect to the law and
order. There were no misdeeds, which they did not do. They
were absorbed in Shirk (accepting partner to Allah). In history,
this period is called Ayyam-e-Jahiliyyat. It means the period of
ignorance.
Our beloved Prophet (sm) was born in such an age, and in such
a vulnerable condition of the society as a saviour of mankind
and guide to the light and truth. He was the best of all Prophets
and the best man among all human beings. He was born in the
clan of Quraish, respectable tribe of Arabia. His father's name