A Study of the “Secret of Divine
Civilization”
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The Secret of Divine Civilization - Questions
1-25
1)
2) 1875
The Mysterious Forces of
Civilization
3) Written
to the king of Persia, during some of its darkest ages.
4)
5)
6) In
the first paragraph of the book the reality of man and his intellect and wisdom
have been mentioned. Also the creation
of mind and other bounties chosen for man mentioned in the Holy Scriptures.
7)
8)
9) "*supreme
happiness is man's and he beholds the signs of God in the world and in the
human soul, if he urges on the steed of high endeavor in the area of
civilization and justice."
10) The
nature of man has been chosen as the dayspring of His boundless grace. A capacity granted that godlike impulses may
radiate from the conscience of mankind.
11) The
shah of Persia - The Qajar dynasty.
12) Both. It is mentioned that the just kings have the
responsibility to bring about advancement to the people of the world. While the state of affairs in Iran during
some of its darkest eras is reflected upon, the Shah has been rewarded for his
attempt to advance the welfare and security and the prosperity of his country.
13) Bringing
the light of the Divine Knowledge to the heart of people is a heavenly act and
rewarded by God.
14) The
lofty state of the nation and its glamour in the past which was leading in the
areas of arts, sciences, and more is described. Further it is indicated that this had been a sign of functioning
sharp minds at the time.
15) The
state of darkness in the country and lack of knowledge, learning and thought had
completely tarnished the self-respect of the people.
16) Fall:
ruthless encounters and horrifying acts.
Rise: stimulus of great minds and as a result of the expansion of the
frontiers of knowledge and energetic ambitious efforts.
17) Benevolent
father, fair-minded, shelter of justice, sincerity and impartial purpose.
18) -the
group rejecting based on the issue of foreign isms. - Others who rallied the masses who were ignorant about religious
laws and principles and therefore no power to decide. -"One group insists that such reforms should go
forward with great deliberation, step by step, haste being inadmissible." -Others maintain that changes to
the educational and political systems of the country should be devised solely
by Persians themselves.
19) Foreign
ideas, lack of understanding of religion.
20)
a. That
the people of Europe had to also adopt other systems to develop and there had
been no harm in this, rather there have been progress.
b. That
this progress has been time and again put to the test and their benefits
demonstrated have been grasped.
c. That
extension of education, the development of useful arts and sciences, the
promotion of industry and technology, would lift the individual within the
masses and raises him out of the depths of ignorance to the highest reaches of
knowledge and human excellence.
d. Setting
up of just legislation in accordance with the Divine Laws which guarantee the
happiness of the society and protect the rights of all mankind.
e. Strengthening
relationships with neighbouring countries and fostering friendly connections
with well-disciplined governments, expansion of trade with outsiders,
developing internal natural resources and hence increasing the wealth of the
people.
f. Setting
up parliaments and assemblies of consultation as a bedrock of the government
and following the essential requirements that these institutions must fulfil.
g. The
realization by the heads of people "*that man's supreme honor and real
happiness lie in self-respect, in high resolves and noble purposes, in
integrity and moral quality, in immaculacy of mind."
h. In
paragraph 46 it is indicated that even in the Holy Scriptures acquiring
knowledge from other counties or specific customs have been referred to and
encouraged.
21) -extension
of education -development of arts &
sciences -promotion of industry
and technology -setting up
just legislation in accordance with Divine Laws
22)
a. Total
absence of unified public opinion
b. Lack
of Zeal and resolve and devotion in the country's leaders
c. Corruption
d. Lack
of discipline
e. Lack
of righteousness
23) Pure high-minded, free from corruption
24) Yes, as the confirmations of God will make them a never failing
source
of bounty to mankind where justice and integrity will prevail.
25) Pure & high-minded, righteous, God-fearing, incorruptible, fully
cognizant of laws of God, informed of highest principles of law and
foreign relations, skilled in the useful arts of civilization and
content
with their lawful emoluments.
Submitted by Aazam Binazir