🖋️Bint-e-Abul Khair Azmi
Civilization is not only the identity of a nation but also a mirror of its intellectual structure, moral spirit, and collective character.
Civilization is the silent language that speaks for itself through a person's behavior, speech, dress, dealings, and way of thinking.
When civilization is based on strong foundations, society becomes a model of moderation, dignity, and balance, and when this same civilization is affected by negligence, materialism, and moral decay, it suffers deep wounds that leave their mark for generations.
Today, the era in which we breathe is ostensibly called the era of progress, convenience, and freedom, but in reality, it is a time of cultural anxiety and intellectual chaos.
Man has expanded his intellect but narrowed his heart.
He increased knowledge but forgot forbearance.
He gave freedom to expression but loosened the reins of morality.
As a result, countless wounds have appeared on the body of civilization.
The wound of modesty,
The wound of respect,
The wound of truth,
And above all, the wound of humanity.
The first
and deepest wound to civilization is inflicted when relationships are connected to self-interest rather than purpose.
Lack of time between parents and children, lack of sanctity in the relationship between teacher and student, ignorance of the rights of neighbors - these are all signs of this wounded civilization.
The words coming out of the mouth are becoming devoid of politeness, disagreement is turning into hatred instead of tolerance, and the meaning of freedom has become independent of limits.
The second major wound is that of intellectual slavery.
We stopped thinking and learned to copy.
By adopting the styles, values, and ideologies of foreign nations, we moved away from our identity.
We did not realize that not everything that glitters is gold, and not every new idea guarantees progress.
Our cultural roots were considered weakness and backwardness, although the reality was the opposite.
The third wound is the spiritual void.
Hearts are becoming empty of qualities like worship, gratitude, patience, and contentment.
Despite outward success, a strange restlessness, anxiety, and dissatisfaction are growing inside.
This is the void that makes a person aimless, restless, and meaningless, and leaves civilization as just an empty shell.
But history testifies that no wound is incurable if the search for healing is sincere.
The healing of civilization is not possible in a single day, with a single speech, or with the enforcement of a single law.
It is the name of a gradual, continuous, and conscious struggle.
Healing begins with self-accountability when a person dares to look into his own self, admits his shortcomings, and intends to reform.
For this healing, it is necessary that we make morality the center of life again, combine wisdom with knowledge, subject freedom to responsibility, and harmonize progress with character.
The lamp of training should be lit in homes, values should be taught along with knowledge in educational institutions, and such characters should come forward in society who are a practical example of the harmony of word and deed.
We must remember that civilization lives through character, not through speeches. It is adorned not by the strictness of the law but by the softness of hearts.
When a person corrects his behavior, controls his tongue, and considers the rights of others as his duty, the wounds of civilization begin to heal, and society moves on the path of healing.
In the end, it can only be said that although the wounds of civilization are deep, hope is still alive.
Healing is still possible, provided we start reforming ourselves with seriousness, sincerity, and perseverance. Because when an individual improves, society improves, and when society improves, civilization once again comes alive with its lost glory.