Imam Hassan Al Banna
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The most dangerous period in the life of a nation, and the most
deserving of critical study, is the period of transition from one
situation to another. It is then that plans for the new period are laid
and its guiding principles and policies are drawn up, according to
which, the nation will be formed and towhich it will adhere. If these
plans, principles, and policies are clear cut, sound, and solid, then
announce for this nation of a long and extended life, of prosperous and
flourishing work. Inform them of success and give them glad tidings of a
great reward, eternal fame, the just verdict of history, and a good
reputation.
This important task poses two conditions:
The first is to liberate the nation from its political bonds so that it
may obtain its freedom and regain its lost independence and
sovereignty. The second is its reconstruction, so that it may follow its
own path among other nations and compete with them in its progress
toward social perfection. For the time being, the political struggle has
come to a halt, and you, along with the nation, are facing a new
period. You will now see two ways before you, each one urging you to
turn the nation in its direction and to follow its path . Each has its
particular characteristics, its distinguishing features, its effects,
its results, its advocates and its promoters. The first is the way of
Islam and its principles, its rules, its culture and its civilization;
the second is the way of the West and the outward aspects of its life,
its organization and its methods. It is our belief that the first way,
the way of Islam, its principles and rules, is the only way which ought
to be followed, and towards which the present and future nation should
direct itself.
If we take the nation along this path, we
shall be able to obtain many benefits, among them is the Islamic
methodology which has already been experienced and history has testified
as to its soundness. It has produced for the benefit of mankind a
nation, most powerful and virtuous, most merciful, and righteous,
blessed above all other nations. It possesses a sanctity and stability
in the minds of men which makes it easy for all to adopt and understand,
to respond to, as well as to adhere to, once they are properly oriented
to it. Add to that national self esteem and sincere patriotism. For
then we will construct our lives on our own rules and principles, taking
nothing from others. Herein lie the highest ideals of a social and
active independence, after political independence.
To take this course, will firstly mean a
strengthening of Arab unity, and secondly, a strengthening of Islamic
unity. The entire Islamic world will support with its heart and soul.
They will see us as Brothers, and we will stand behind and support each
other. And herein lies a great moral advantage which no intelligent
person will shun.
This course is complete and
comprehensive, and guarantees a nation the best system of organization
for public life, both practical and spiritual. This is the advantage
that distinguishes Islam, for it bases the organization of the life of a
nation on two important pillars: the adherence to good, and the
avoidance of that which is harmful.
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