Arnold J. Toynbee Quotes
The free, self-determining, self-developing soul may not walk its own path, however innocently, but must fit into the scheme and pattern …
Arnold J. Toynbee, 1899-1975, British Historian, Description of the Islamic world, A Study of History, 1948
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Although the President was personally opposed to terrorism and his policies opposed terrorism, in his country most people supported terrorism and the Islamic schools—madrasas—taught intolerance, hate and terrorism. Even leading generals of the army were major supporters of terrorism. See {586700} as an example.
He is often referred to as The Reformer as he was a modernist. In particular, the told his people that there was no religious obligation is Islam for wearing a veil or a burka. These are just customs. Yet most Muslims still believe that veils and burkas were required by God. The only Koranic statement on the subject simply says that women should dress modestly. Despite his efforts, veils and burkas are still required by most Afghani families and most people think the requirement is religious.
- Born: April 14, 1889
- Died: October 22, 1975
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Historian
Arnold Joseph Toynbee CH FBA was a British historian, a philosopher of history, an author of numerous books and a research professor of international history at the London School of Economics and King's College London. From 1918 to 1950, Toynbee was considered a leading specialist on international affairs.
