[cakaeroryrere]

Sometimes,it comes to my mind,that we did not handle the challange of westren cultural onslaught with wisdom.Most of us either chose to follow it blindly OR rejected it in totality;Probably the best way was the 'middle way'......ie take what is good and leave what is bad ! Westren civilization came to Muslim countries riding on the back of imperialistic victories both in the battle fields and on the stage of politics,giving them an edge from the beginning.Our ulema,who had,unfortunately ,not foreseen this storm coming had not prepared their defences.This lead to a panic like situation and therefore a disorganized response.
Orthodox Islamic circles responded in the only way they knew well,build Madrasas,and produce more Ulema as a force to counter the westren influence,but here again they under-estimated the challange.Those who are in power always have better means to spread their message.....and more resources to support their cause in the form of big salaries,levished houses,more benefits and more status.Such factiors obviously divide the society into Modren and Orthodox,......and ultimately these two become the rival forces.This is what happened in many Muslim countries,which unfortunately is still continueing.