humanity

Introduction

Humanity is the most noble and basic quality of man, which teaches him to rise above selfishness, violence and narrow-mindedness and be compassionate, kind and just towards other people. It is not an abstract concept, but has practical applications in every aspect of daily life. No society can survive without humanity, as it is the foundation of peace, harmony and justice. In fact, humanity is what makes people truly "human".

Definition and Meaning of Humanity

Humanity is the inherent quality of human beings that motivates them to share in the happiness and sorrows of others, to protest against injustice and to contribute positively to society. It is not only an individual virtue, but the key to overall social development. Mahatma Gandhi said, "Humanity is a greater power than force." Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Rabindranath Tagore—they are all personifications of humanity.

Manifestations of humanity

Humanity manifests itself in many ways:

1. Sympathy and compassion

Empathy is feeling the suffering of another person as one's own and trying to alleviate it. For example, helping a helpless old man on the street, standing next to a person in danger.

2. Justice and honesty

Humane people never condone injustice. He always speaks for justice, such as not bearing false witness, standing against corruption.

3. Forgiveness and generosity

Forgiveness is the highest level of humanity. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) forgave his enemies even after the conquest of Makkah, which is an exemplary example of humanity.

4. Sacrifice and service

Giving up one's own happiness and working for others is philanthropy. In the words of Swami Vivekananda, "Life is service, through service we attain God."

5. Social responsibility

It is part of humanity to come forward to solve social problems like poverty, illiteracy, environmental pollution, not just at the individual level.

Importance of humanity in society and civilization

Humanity is the foundation of society. It builds trust, love and harmony among people. In a society where humanity is lacking, crime, corruption and violence increase. Lack of humanity is the root cause of war, terrorism and exploitation in today's world. On the other hand, humane society can maintain peace and stability.

The crisis of humanity in modern society

With the development of technology, people are becoming mechanized. Selfishness, competition and jealousy are on the rise. People are now indifferent to the suffering of their neighbors. While social media has connected us, it has also reduced human connection. If this degradation is not stopped, future generations will have a cruel and divided world.

Humanity is the way to develop

There is no specific age to learn humanities. It develops through practice:

1. Start with family

Children learn values from family. Parents behavior, love and justice sow the seeds of humanity in the child.

2. Role of education

"Education is the light"—this light is not just for a job or a degree, it illuminates the human heart. To build a humane society, education must be value based. When students learn how to protest injustice, stand by the helpless and take responsibility for society, then education will fulfill its true purpose.” Let us build an education system that not only produces intelligence but also humanity.

3. Religion and philosophy

Almost all religions teach humanity. Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism—all mention kindness, forgiveness, and service as noble virtues.

4. Influence of literature and art

Rabindranath's "Chokher Bali", Saratchandra's "Devdas" or Kazi Nazrul's poetry—all evoke human feelings.

5. social movement

Social movements are the living expression of humanity. It not only changes laws or policies, but also changes people's thinking. Bangladesh's liberation war, America's anti-apartheid movement—these have been immortalized in the pages of history because they were triumphant songs of human values. We have to remember - "Silence against injustice is cooperation with the oppressor". Therefore, the role of social movements in the formation of human society is eternal.

Conclusion

Humanity is not a luxury, but an essential part of human existence. It is equally important not only in individual life but also at national and global level. Only a humane society can eliminate war, poverty and inequality and build a peaceful world. Let us practice humanity through small acts in our daily lives—for a better future. Because, "Service to man is the greatest religion, and humanity is its basic foundation."

✍ Author:- MD Tanvir Hossain