Hawzah News Agency- Book and Book Reading Week offers an opportunity to reflect on the profound role of books in shaping both personal and social life. One of today’s pressing challenges is the growing distance from our rich religious, literary, and cultural heritage—treasures that form the foundations of our identity and morality.
Beacons of Guidance
Religious texts such as the Holy Qur’an, Nahj al-Balagha, Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, Mafatih al-Janan, and others are not merely to be read; they provide standards for moral refinement and behavioral guidance. Likewise, literary masterpieces including Saadi’s Bustan and Golestan, Hafez’s Divan, Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, and Rumi’s Masnavi are filled with lessons in wisdom, ethics, and the art of living.
Recorded Experience for Today’s Generation
Historical, fictional, and scholarly works offer invaluable lessons drawn from past lives and the efforts of researchers. Sometimes a single line or paragraph can illuminate a path and prevent serious missteps. Neglecting these teachings leads to repeated mistakes and the loss of time, energy, and purpose.
Books: A Wise Father for Society
Like a caring father who warns his child of dangers ahead, books reveal the wrong paths so we may follow the right one. This heritage is both a lamp and a map—lighting the way toward the elevation of individuals and the advancement of society.
The Need to Return to Core Teachings
In today’s rapidly changing world, a renewed engagement with authentic religious, cultural, and ethical sources is essential. Our distance from these works has allowed moral values and deep-rooted cultural principles to fade, giving way to superficial behaviors that weaken Iranian-Islamic identity.
Conclusion
Returning to books is not a retreat into the past—it is a step toward clarity, wisdom, and principled living. When society reconnects with books and their teachings become part of daily life, we can hope for a more aware, grounded, and compassionate community.
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