T h e B l a c k S t o n e 7 Introduction Muslim societies are currently witnessing many religious, social and political reforms. It is only when the enemies of Islam start to interfere in their affairs through directing extremists against such reforms that the reforms are branded as acts of terrorism. In this play, The Black Stone, we are introduced to one of the ways of how the enemies of Islam interfere in manipulating the efforts of a good, well-intentioned Islamic movement and converting it to a terrorist movement. The historical events dealt with here took place during the long struggle between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Qaramatians. The names of the characters and places including the dates are all true. It is hoped that this play would provide the reader and the viewer with better understanding regarding
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