Western Cultural Aggression to the World of Islam


From the beginning and from the time of Islam manifestation, Islam brought development, culture and progress with itself and continued its progress till facing two stagnations.
The first was the Christians attack from the west and from east the Mongolian invasion which left lots of destructions, the second Western attack should be considered as the Crusades which were more complicated than the first. This western movement continues till now and Muslims consider their culture and identity in the challenge with the West.
Westerns affected Islamic societies excusing the exportation of culture and civilization.
According to Imam the highest dependence is the dependence of thought. (1)


While criticizing the cultures impressed by Westerns, Imam believed that the colonialism culture should be replaced by the independence culture and Muslims should find themselves, it means that they should understand that they have a country, dignity and culture of their own. (2)

 

  1. Imam Khomeini and the Islamic thoughts revival, p 67& 68.
  2. The same, p76.

 

 Source: The Unity Architecture, Page: 35