Wednesday, December 2, 2009

SAADI ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMAN EMOTIONS


Iranian people are among the most poetic, spiritual and well-educated in the World. They care about human rights and always have done.

One of Persia's most famous poets lived in medieval times. His name was
Abū Muṣliḥ bin Abdallāh Shīrāzī (1184 – 1283/1291?), better known by his pen-name as Saʿdīi (
Persian: سعدی).

Saadi is recognised today - not only for the quality of his writings, but also for the depth of his social commentaries on human rights issues.
In the run up to 16 azar, this poem is dedicated to Neda's memory and to everyone her name has come to represent.



Human beings are members of a whole.
In creation of one essence and soul.
If one member is afflicted with pain,
Other members uneasy will remain.
If you have no sympathy for human pain,
The name of human you cannot retain.
Sa'adi

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