There are no
amusements in Muslim countries – no
theatres, no
music halls, no concerts, and better so. The
desire for
amusement once satisfied soon becomes
insatiable.
The experience of European countries clearly
proves this
deplorable fact. The absence of amusement in
Muslim
countries indicates neither poverty nor austerity
nor
bluntness of the sense for enjoyment; it reveals that
the people
of these countries find ample amusement and
enjoyment in
the quiet circles of their homes. The
European
critic ought not to be so hasty in his
denunciation
of the Muslim home. I admit that
indifference
to outdoor amusement is not a necessary
consequence
of domestic happiness; nor does love of
amusement
necessarily mean domestic unhappiness.
Stray
Reflections - Allama Iqba
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