Analytical Study of Influences of Western Civilization upon Muslims

Abstract

Western civilization has indeed a great influence over the Muslim world. It is a fact that all Muslims should lead their lives according to an Islamic way but unfortunately Muslims consider adopting Western civilization as a key to success, however, this Western influence over the Muslim societies has been brought upon with the help of Western media which is also bound to target Muslims on the other hand and usually portrays a negative image of Muslims. With the help of different social media applications, programs, etc. obscenity and vulgarity have been shown by the Westerners which are clearly forbidden in Islam. So, in today’s world Muslim families are on the verge of social and cultural destruction and they need to know that how they can protect them and their future generations? To answer this vital question, Mawlᾱnᾱ Abū al-Hassan ‘Alī Nadwī’s philosophy, efforts and writings can act as sources of guidance and instruction for the Muslim world as to how Muslims can protect themselves from the wrongful Western influence and the menace the Western media is portraying against Muslims. He had a great concern regarding the Western influence over the Muslim world. In this article, Mawlᾱnᾱ Nadwī’s efforts regarding countering Western influence on the Muslim world are highlighted in detail.