PATRIOISM

PATRIOISM

Patriotism means the love of own country. It is an inherent quality of very living being. Even the lower animals have some sort of love for their dwelling places. This sentiment is strongest in the nature of man.

If we read history, we find many patriots who suffered great hardship even sacrificed their lives for the freedom of their motherland. Chand Sultana of Ahmadnagar fought against the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. She sacrificed her life for the freedom of her dominion. Joan Arc of France died for the defence of her motherland. Nawab Salimullah, Maulana Muhammad Ali, Maulana Showkat Ali, Shahid Titu Mir, A.K. Fazlul Hoque, Banga Bandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, President Ziaur Rahman and many others have earned immortal names for their self- scarifies for the country. Their names are written in history as the true patriots.
True patriotism is rare. Love for country is nothing but a vain sentiment. It is not translate into action. It is our duty not only to love country, but also to see that we have done something for bettering it. We say that our heart bleeds of the sight of our country’s miseries and misfortune. We sometimes feel really miserable when we think how are she has fallen from her lofty ideals. But many of us do not care to remove the social evils. There is a great need for sincere worker who are ready to sacrifice their comfort, happiness and even their lives for the good of their country.
A patriot’s heart yearns for his homeland, even when he lives a rich foreign land. A patriot lives for his country and dies for his country. His country’s interest is above all his personal interests. He is held in high esteem for his selfless activities and broad mindless. He is prepared to lay down his life for upholding the prestige of his country. A true patriot thinks night and day, for the well-being of his country and countrymen. He is honoured and respected at home and abroad. His activities inspire many others to inculcate patriotism. “Patriotism is a part of religion’, says Islam.

Everyone cannot be an active patriot. But everyone must have love for the land. This does not mean that he should hate other countries. A patriot shall not be a fanatic.