At present, most of humanity lives crowded together in an increasingly small world. It is no longer possible for the majority of Muslims to isolate themselves from influences of secular trends or the impact of corrupt environments. Long ago the Messenger of All¿h () expressed concern for his ummah in future times when he said, "I do not fear for you from poverty, but I fear for you from competition in worldly increase. And I do not fear for you from error, but I fear for you from deliberate intent."