Unity, Social immunity and Destiny

Harar needs to build its Significant Generations to survive and reach its Destiny. It is possible and achievable in no time so long as there is unity and determination.

It is the awakening in the inner depth of the heart that awakens the realms of appreciation of own strength and values. Most of all, ignorance of own values, negative intentions and the veneer of modern cultural civilization enslave the mind leading to disunity. Do not be your own destruction guide, and silence during adversity means devaluing your identity. Be yourself by nurturing, preserving and sustaining home characteristics for unity. Unity is always strength, and team work is the ultimate weapon to come out of social adversity, says Abdi Khalil.

Welcome to the magnificent Ethiopia,
To the walled city of Harar
in East Africa
,
And to the UNESCO’s 2003 Laureate city
Awarded for diversity, tolerance, peace, and unity.
 
No wonder that Ethiopia has
A fascinating history
Of its diversified cultures and traditions
Spanning over 2000 years.
 
Spectrum of cultures and traditions,
Living like a united family for centuries
Conveying a unique history to all generations;
The depth of multicultural characters,
The beauty of the traditions,
The friendly atmosphere, and
The thirteen months of sunshine
With its hospitable and friendly people
All make Ethiopia the earthly paradise.
 
Harari culture and tradition,
One of the astonishing cultures of Ethiopia,
Survived long trials and tribulations; and
Its beauty is part of Ethiopia's complexion
 
Sophisticated arts, artifacts and handicrafts,
Richness in aesthetic standards, intrinsic qualities,
Decency, and enormous intelligentsia;
Of this often-untold unique culture
Are embodied within Ethiopian galaxy
And African universe for many a century.
 
The richness of Harari culture,
And a distinctive language
Make the city of Harar
The glamorous ancient city of Ethiopia
And the warm heart of East Africa.
 
Friendly, dynamic, vigorous and energetic
All aptly describe the medieval walled city of Harar.
 
Although its history
Was filled with trials and tribulations,
The citizens are known
For their cheerful outlooks,
 
Generosity and divine hospitality
Such inner beauties make Harar
A spicy city of all;
The endless cultural diversity makes it
A mysterious fascination whole.
 
Harar, the intellectual center of a dynamic society,
Has many national and international qualities,
With uniquely Harari vitality.
 
Harar is a city on the go.
Young and old alike
Cherish activities and
Zealously participate,
Whether it is work or play,
Its morning prayers call for;
Peace, hard work and togetherness.
 
The city's colorful and refined relics of civilization,
Old houses, decorated city gates,
Surrounding stone walls, shrines,
Religious sites, boroughs, market places,
Museum piece residences, gathering areas,
Labyrinth streets, inter-linking roads and
Most of all ancient manuscripts, literatures,
Colorful and refined artifacts, handicrafts
Cultural and traditional attires
All reflect a unique history of the city
Spanning over one thousand years.
 
The historical messages are simple and clear.
Tradition cannot be inherited,
Nor transferred through genes,
Nor transfused through blood vessels,
Nor transplanted as organs,
Nor painted on faces,
Nor grafted in the bones.
But, must be obtained by great efforts,
Dedication, determination and positive intentions
For its continuity to the next generations.
 
Specially, question not
To catch young people
When they are young enough
To implant in them
A sense of what is wrong and right,
A sense of who they are in the real light.
 
The challenging tasks are - safeguarding
Innocent young souls from mental enslavement,
Constantly educating them
With the essence of the society;
In appreciating the special history
That has been developed,
The values practiced for many a century.
 
The priority of every individual
Within the society should be
To protect Harar from extinction
Resulting from sheer ignorance, disunity,
Anarchic political endeavors, and
The veneer of inhuman civilization.
 
Having room to dynamically improve
Within the realms of own society, but
Not adopting alien civilization
That is incompatible with divine constitution,
And oft-times destroys the soul
Of morality mercilessly for real.
 
Not surprising to share the responsibilities
Of own society, and be part of own self
To keep the priceless values always alive.
The Harari culture and tradition
Has already survived numerous insidiousness
Of insiders and outsiders for centuries.
 
Most of all,
Before the veneer of modern civilization,
The alien immoral characteristics, and
Gangster style governance
Wash us away;
Wake up to play a role within the society,
Keeping the soul of morality unscratched,
And safeguarding the society as always united.
 
Otherwise, if no immediate caring,
Nor sharing of responsibilities are taken;
It is being like a cancer that
Eats away the body
It lives in all its ways.
 
 
 
Be yourself and work as a team,
Live by mutual respect;
Like Mother Nature
Be an epitome of harmony,
Showing diversity with unity
In action everyday
Follow the laws of nature very simply,
Tolerance, respect and harmony.
 
Be culturally pollution free
And adulteration proof,
Take responsibilities
In your own community
To cultivate intellectuality and unity.
Keep intact cultural structures,
And traditional invaluable values;
Adoring the integrated family structure
With all desirable characteristics,
Which have been embodied ever since.
 
The tradition continues,
The State of Harar,
Along with other sister states,
In Ethiopian galaxy and African universe
Illuminates as an epitome
Of a peaceful social system;
Exemplifying moral integrity,
Social viability and impartiality
To the rest of the world
For the coming many a century.
 
Remember! the survival of Harar
Depends only on Hararies themselves;
If we are here to change ourselves within,
Allah also will help us to do so;
Otherwise, the onslaught of Harari structure,
The language, the culture and its religion
Will continue to deteriorate a great deal
In this inhumanly changing country
and fake adds-on welcoming style.
 
Wake up within and be firm in action
Break the silence syndrome ever and anon;
Take precaution and protect the young
The innocent and the blissfully unaware,
The unfortunate segment of the population.
 
No loss is a small lose
Wake up ….up…up to the messages
Immune the society from such alien hollowness;
Face the problems and be realistic;
Success is ours, failure we fear not
As long as we keep our societal chemistry intact.