Muhammad Asif Reyaz
Abu Rayhan Muhammad ibn Ahmad
Al-Biruni , was a man of great knowledge. He was well versed in the Physics,
Mathematics, and Astronomy he had also distinguished himself as a historian and
chronologist. He was well versed in different languages like Arabic, Sanskrit,
Persian, Greek, Hebrew and Syriac.
In 1017 he travelled to India to learn
about Hindus and discussed with them questions of religion, science, literature
and very basis of their civilization. He remained in India for 17 years
studying and exploring these subjects. After learning everything about India he
wrote the most famous book named Tarikh Al-Hind (History of India) , also known
as Albiruni ‘s India.
Reading this book, you will come
across many interesting stories. Here I am mentioning you two stories from the
book that I find very interesting.
The first story is related to Sicily presently
with Italy. And the second is related to Sindh presently with Pakistan.
When Muslims at the time of Omayyad
Caliphate won Sicily, they found an idol there. That Idol was very beautiful
and shining. That was made of gold and diamond. When this Idol was brought to
Caliph he saw it and said; this is of no use for me, send it to Sindh the Raja
of Sindh who is Hindu will buy this
paying handsome amount of money and so happened. The Idol was brought to Raja
of Sindh and he bought it paying very big amount of money.
The second story is about Sindh. When
Muhammad al-qasim won Sindh and he entered Multan. He found the city thriving
and economy there was very much flourishing.
He asked people the reason of the
city’s prosperity. He was informed that this is because of Adyttya Devta.
Where is this Devta? he asked. He was brought to Adyttya Mandir. He saw the
Devta and said; let it be remain here, let it be preserved for it will ensure our economy going.
This shows the pragmatic approach of
earlier Muslim leaders. Their decisions were smart, efficient, and
compassionate.
In comparison, today’s Muslim leaders
lack this quality and hence don’t receive the same respect as their
predecessors did. 
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