Likewise, the 18-year-old lad articulates certain formative life encounters that shape his outlook. Let us delve into his narrative in his own vernacular…
“Life! Ah!
What is the meaning of life?
Sometimes I keep asking myself, Why did I come here? after watching some motivational videos!
Why was I sent into the world as a human being? What is my responsibility? Can I fill them?
There are a variety of questions!
But I don’t think about life exactly like that; I try to think a little differently. Because if I want to work on my life by answering the previous questions, then it will be evident that I can change my life and most of the lives around me, not everything.
That is, basically, “I came to live for myself; And I left.” I don’t really want this kind of life!
Sometimes I see how neglected the so-called lower classes of society are and how the spirit of slavery has been created among them. To be honest, if someone wears suits & boots, they call them sir without any question and if they don’t dance on their heads, the so-called lower classes of this country can’t digest their rice; that’s just the way it is!
I have had the privilege of witnessing the vast expanse of society from up close!
I have seen such families who spend 20–30 thousand Taka in a short period of night drunkenly, and I have seen some families who do not hesitate to give their lives to earn 5000 Taka for the whole month!
I have also seen such families who will beat any western culture in profanity; and people never make a mistake in giving them the reputation of smart, moderns in society.
On the other hand, thinking about the hereafter as if restraining themselves, they become clowns at the end of the day.
It is more important to learn basic life education than primary education.
Why do people come to earth?How much wealth can really make you happy?
How much beauty will never end?
How much effort can you exert to gain immortality?
Every person should think about these things!
Who will put these thoughts in their heads?
Who will reduce the gap between the rich and the poor?
Who can stop this vulgar society’s terrible grip?
The real thing is, who will tie the bell to the cat’s neck?
In fact, for ages, people have wanted to solve them, but no one is coming forward.
Will no one come?
Will no one tie the bell?
Am I?
Can I tie the bell?
Let’s see!
How far can I go?
I’ve tried, I’m doing it and I’ll do it oneday, In Sha Allah!”
—Sheikh Arman Asif—