Watan Parasti Aik Shirak - Nationalism as Idolatry - Dr Israr Ahmad

Dr. Israr Ahmad argues that excessive devotion to nationalism, or patriotism, has become a form of idolatry, replacing true faith. He contends that the rituals surrounding national identity – such as standing for anthems and saluting flags – are akin to worship. He differentiates between a natural love for one's homeland and the politicization of that love, which transforms the nation into a deity. The lecture emphasizes the dangers of prioritizing national allegiance above spiritual principles and warns against the collective worship of the nation-state. He clarifies that love for the land is natural, but the political concept of the nation transforms it into something to be worshipped.

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