Sunday, August 24, 2008

LORD ACTON'S ADVICE

Salam Alaikum,
We are the followers of Imam Ali (A.S). In matters of religon we follow the directions of Ahlulbait of the Holy Prophet (SAWW) and no one else. However that does not pevent us from appreciating and benefiting from words of wisdom ("hikmah") given by others. Our master Imam Ali has been reported to have said " Don't see who is saying, see what he is saying". The English writer and poltician Lord Acton has a profound advice for those who seek liberty which might be apt for all of us. He says, "Liberty is the prevention of control by others. this requires self-control and, therefore, religous and spiritual infleunces; education, knowledge well being".
Thus fight for liberty should be associated with nurturing of self-control, otherwise the result is anarchy.
Please ponder over this beautiful advice.
Wa Salam
abuyasir

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