O Youth of My Nation! Do not merely follow the prevailing trends of the world. Instead, carve out new paths by harnessing your creative abilities, intellectual depth, and spiritual insight. The Holy Qur’an declares: يَرْفَعِ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مِنكُمْ وَالَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْعِلْمَ دَرَجَاتٍ „Allah will raise those among you who believe and those who have been given knowledge, by degrees. Surah Al-Mujadila, Ayah 11)– Do not be dazzled by the glitter of Western civilization. Rather, embrace your national traditions, cultural heritage, and natural resources to adopt a path of creative self-reliance. For the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: لَيْسَ الْغِنَى عَنْ كَثْرَةِ الْعَرَضِ، وَلَكِنَّ الْغِنَى غِنَى النَّفْسِ „True wealth is not in abundance of possessions, but true wealth is the richness of the soul. (Bukhari, Muslim) -Your intellectual and scholarly pursuits are a reflection of your inner self. It is through these that the energy is born which leads to social awakening and national revival. Therefore, instead of chasing wealth and status, embrace humility, self-respect, and purity of character. تُعِزُّ مَن تَشَاءُ وَتُذِلُّ مَن تَشَاءُ „You honor whom You will and You humiliate whom You will.”(Surah Aal-e-Imran, Ayah 26)– Do not sacrifice your uniqueness at the altar of temporary gains. Move forward with determination, steadfastness, and complete trust in Allah the Exalted. فَإِذَا عَزَمْتَ فَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ „When you have decided, then place your trust in Allah.(Surah Aal-e-Imran, Ayah 159) – So, O youth of the nation! Rise, have courage, and believe with conviction that Allah Almighty will never let your sincerity and struggle go to waste.
Altaf Choudhry
31.05.2025
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