By Muhammad Jilani – Analysis
EurasiaNews - November 21, 2013
Mehmed VI, the last Sultan of the Ottoman State, 1922 Mehmed VI, the last Sultan of the Ottoman State, 1922
The Caliphate system has left its mark on history, but contrary to a
basic view of history, the Caliphate did not just leave one mark but
several.
It was able to adapt to different cultures and people and moved from
one seat of power to another. The Ummayad Caliphs, for example, were
responsible for amazingly beautiful design and inventions, including the
first computer. This great civilisation managed to dominate all of
Spain (except the troublesome Catalan region).
Despite its close proximity to France and Britain, it is another
incarnation of the Caliphate that haunts Europe to this day, namely the
Ottoman Caliphate. European historians still refer to it as the “sick
man of Europe” to this day and deny its greatness, despite some of its
Caliphs being unanimously regarded as the most powerful men in the world
during their day. Its rule was uninterrupted for over 600 years and is
comparable to any civilization throughout history. It is still a scar on
the psyche of Europe and to this day breeds resentment and hatred
towards Islam and Muslims.
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