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Republic Day Speech
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
Respected Teachers and Dear
Students,
Today, we have gathered here to
celebrate a very special day for our beloved country, India. On this day, the
26th of January, we celebrate Republic Day, the day when our Constitution came
into effect in 1950. This day reminds us of the values of justice, equality,
and liberty upon which our nation is built.
As Muslims, these principles are
extremely close to us, as they are deeply rooted in our belief. Islam guides us
on how we should love and honour the country we live in.
Our Constitution includes values
such as justice, equality, and brotherhood. These values match Islamic
teachings. The Holy Quran tells us:
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ
يَأْمُرُكُمْ أَن تُؤَدُّوا۟ ٱلْأَمَـٰنَـٰتِ إِلَىٰٓ أَهْلِهَا وَإِذَا حَكَمْتُم
بَيْنَ ٱلنَّاسِ أَن تَحْكُمُوا۟ بِٱلْعَدْلِ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ نِعِمَّا يَعِظُكُم
بِهِۦٓ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ سَمِيعًۢا بَصِيرًۭا
"Indeed, Allah commands you to
render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge
with justice." (Surah An-Nisa 4:58)
Justice is the basis of our nation,
and Islam teaches us to be just even if it goes against ourselves.
Dear friends, the history of India's
freedom struggle is a story of unity and sacrifice. Struggle for Independence: Many Muslims, including great scholars and leaders, played vital roles in
achieving independence. Their sacrifices remind us of our duty to stand for
truth and justice. This is also reminded by our master, the greatest Prophet
Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ saying, "All
mankind is from Adam and Eve. An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, nor a
non-Arab over an Arab; also, a white has no superiority over black, nor a black
over white except by piety and good action."
Our republic was built on the
principle of unity in diversity, where people from different religions,
languages, and cultures live together with mutual respect. This mirrors the
Islamic concept of "Ikhwa"—a universal brotherhood that transcends
boundaries.
As citizens of this beautiful
nation, we have rights but also have responsibilities. The Holy Quran
reminds us in Surah Al-Ma'idah:
وَتَعَاوَنُوا۟
عَلَى ٱلْبِرِّ وَٱلتَّقْوَىٰ ۖ وَلَا تَعَاوَنُوا۟ عَلَى ٱلْإِثْمِ وَٱلْعُدْوَٰنِ
ۚ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ ۖ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ شَدِيدُ ٱلْعِقَابِ
"Cooperate in righteousness and
piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression." (Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:2)
Serving our nation honestly,
respecting its laws, and contributing to its progress are our duties.
Dear students, you are the future of
this nation. It is your education, character, and commitment that will shape
the destiny of this nation. So remember, to love your motherland is a mere
sentiment unless one works sincerely for its cause.
Let's make a promise today to do all
this:
· Respect our diversity
· Treat every person around with kindness
· Work hard at studies
· Become good citizens
· Serve our society
May Allah bless our beloved country,
guide us to be its most loyal and sincere citizens, and protect us all. Let's
pray for peace, unity, and prosperity in India.
Jazakum Allahu
Khair.
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa
Barakatuh