Decline of a Nation
A nation only begins its decline after its people not only become content, but arrogant – when they start taking pride in the power vested in them by the nation. When they start appreciating their own powers above those of the law and government. Such has been out case since the very birth of our nation.
Our rules are unwieldy, and adherence nil. Thus the results. Islam has laid down not only rules for us, but a foundation, upon which certain laws can be forged according to needs while still within the limits of Shari’at. The basic rule of making and following rules is that the forged law should be lenient, but adherence to it must be strict. Our perspective has changed drastically by 180 degrees backwards – we have laws for every conceivable crime and loophole, but adherence has shrunk to paperwork.
This thought should be very disturbing to every person living in Pakistan. We all point fingers at the man throwing disposable cups onto the sandy shores at Sea View, but find it an easy task doing the same thing ourselves. Our only excuse is that the litter can (which could have been as near as ten feet) was ‘too far away’. Our mentalities revolve around ourselves, our needs, our rights, and others’ responsibilities. It’s time to change now, time to turn around 180 degrees forward and save what little is left of our national and religious spirit.
Our rules are unwieldy, and adherence nil. Thus the results. Islam has laid down not only rules for us, but a foundation, upon which certain laws can be forged according to needs while still within the limits of Shari’at. The basic rule of making and following rules is that the forged law should be lenient, but adherence to it must be strict. Our perspective has changed drastically by 180 degrees backwards – we have laws for every conceivable crime and loophole, but adherence has shrunk to paperwork.
This thought should be very disturbing to every person living in Pakistan. We all point fingers at the man throwing disposable cups onto the sandy shores at Sea View, but find it an easy task doing the same thing ourselves. Our only excuse is that the litter can (which could have been as near as ten feet) was ‘too far away’. Our mentalities revolve around ourselves, our needs, our rights, and others’ responsibilities. It’s time to change now, time to turn around 180 degrees forward and save what little is left of our national and religious spirit.
posted by Absar Shah at 5:09 PM
1 Comments:
Phew... yyeah its sad aint it? But what do u think is the solution?
We, as a nation, have a serious problem with the word 'Power', isnt it? So it seems to me! I wonder what cud change n how> I m sure theres much but I think the firsdt thing we gotta check n change is ourselves!
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