Aylin Arda Literature November 2023

Rays of Light Illuminating the Darkness

Once upon a time, in a land where colors had faded, where voices had gone silent, and where darkness had enveloped everything, there existed a realm. Inhabitants wandered in ignorance, generations drowned in ignorance. This realm was condemned to perpetual night, helpless against the cold, for all the stars had faded, just like the sun.

The people of this realm had been waiting helplessly for everything to disappear. They had given up hope, except for a few.

There were idealists, hardworking individuals ready to travel far and wide for their dreams. They were people who could embark on journeys to unknown lands to bring back the light, endure the cold, the colorlessness, and the lifelessness.

They were not affected by darkness, cold, or colorlessness, for they had a noble purpose. Their lifelong goal was to spread light in every direction, nurture hope in hearts, and fill souls with peace.

Those who believed in this handful of individuals pursuing their ideals never abandoned them. They did not give up, even when faced with obstacles. If a problem arose, they would seek help from their only refuge and continue on their path.

Dedicated individuals pursuing their dreams…

A community striving to bring back the light…

The realm was on the brink of extinction. Nevertheless, the dedicated community that never lost hope continued searching for a solution. They overcame all obstacles, be it mountains, rivers, or valleys, without hesitation.

One day, the lights began to shine once again. As the cold retreated to its corner, the sun rose, warming the entire realm. Colors came back to life, restoring the world to its former glory. People no longer wished to be imprisoned in darkness, for this vibrancy, this brilliance, and this light were irreplaceable. Light was a necessity, and life was impossible without it.

As lights were kindled in every street and town, ignorance and unawareness sought refuge. Experiments and research began to progress without losing momentum.

Teachers, those who educated, those who scared away darkness, lit the lights, and guided humanity as it should be, were the ones who saved the entire realm.

Those who dedicated themselves to pursuing their ideals…

A handful of individuals striving to bring back the light…

Teachers were necessary. When the realm was in darkness, cold, and colorlessness, the community that never gave up its hope continued its quest. Mountains, valleys, rivers, nothing posed a challenge; they overcame everything.

Teachers make an impact far beyond simply imparting knowledge. Teaching is not confined to the walls of a school. Above all, people need a guide, a teacher, to learn.

Teachers scatter seeds of hope, radiate light that dispels darkness, and stand against ignorance. Without expecting anything in return, they touch hearts, desire the good of humanity, and have the noble purpose of illuminating the darkness.

Teachers become parents, siblings, or friends when necessary. They establish a place in the hearts of their students.

They offer gifts from the sea of knowledge, take students on journeys to the world of dreams, prepare them for the journey from this world to the next, act as guides, and fill their students’ hearts with kindness, beauty, and love. They send their inheritors in all directions, and these inheritors illuminate and warm the places steeped in darkness.

Teachers can touch thousands of hearts. Their smile, their sincere conversations, can turn stagnant hearts into flowing rivers. They raise the world’s inheritors in the best possible way, teaching them to value, love, and to learn goodness and beauty.

Teachers start each day with renewed energy, constantly pondering how they can teach better, how they can reach those hearts, how they can bring warmth to the cold and light to the darkness.

Dedicated teachers, inspired by our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, strive to bring peace, love, and truth to people’s hearts tirelessly, with compassion, sincerity, tolerance, and love.

They are invaluable, and their contributions cannot be repaid. To the teachers who perform priceless deeds, who guide us, who tirelessly spread goodness and lead us towards the right path, we express our deep gratitude!