I'll agree with some portions of your opinion above--
however, any Muslim who is scholarly now a days will not be recognized because of the socio-economic and the geo-political situation in the world. I know many bright young muslims whose achievements get swallowed up in the whole. Many studies prove that young muslims are professional and doing quite well for themselves, you may have a look here
Well, of course. There are people predestined for particular intelligence among all nations, yet they get the best means of expressing it in developed countries. In places like India, Pakistan, Bangaldesh smart muslims can either stay at home and waste their intelligence or move some palce else. Ehich makes it even harder for Bangladesh to develop.
Islam has always fostered education, as it is a 'fard' i.e compulsory on every Muslim...
That is great. I admire Mohammad (but let's not make this into a theological discussion:mmokay

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