inclinations, which are created for eternity. He will be sent to another world where they may be nourished and trained. Man's essential being is great, his nature is lofty, his crimes too are vast. His order is important, he does not resemble other beings; he cannot exist without order. Yes, one destined for eternity is great; he can- not be meaningless, he cannot be futile. He cannot be doomed to absolute oblivion. He cannot escape to pure non-being. Hell has opened its jaws and Paradise has thrown wide its sweet arms. Both are awaiting him.

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Conclusion

From afar, Islam's future and that of Asia appear to be brilliant, for four or five irresistible strengths have united allowing the supremacy of Islam, which is the first ruler of Asia and its last.

First Strength: Islam's true strength, which is its being decked out with civilisation and the teaching of knowledge.

The Second: Severe need, which is equipped with the perfecting of ways and means.

The Third: Envy, competition, and hidden rancour, which are equipped by a total awakening resulting from seeing the utter deprivation of Asia and the affluence of other places.

The Fourth: Its innate disposition, which is equipped with the rule of the affirmers of divine unity — unity of word; the characteristic of the place — moderation and a balanced temperament; the light of the times — the enlightenment of minds; the law of civilisation the conjunction of ideas; the inherent quality of a primitive way of life — unspoilt natures; and the fruits of exigency — bold enterprise and unencumberedness.

The Fifth: The longing for civilisation and desire for renewal, which are equipped with the upholding of the Word of God. This, at the present time, is contingent on material progress, and on hope, which has sprung to life at Islam's command at the death of despair, the annihilator of every desire, and is demanded by the times and necessitated by our intense poverty. The above strengths will also be assisted by the evils of civilisation overcoming its virtues and causing decline and revolution among the Europeans, and