A crude translation in English follows after the original.

Explanation of the rebellion - II

[The following excerpts are from a speech Nazrul gave at a reception ceremony in 1940, toward the very late part of his literary life - less than two years before silence descended on his voice.]

. . . Studying the history of the revolutionary movements of the contemporary political world, one can easily see that the root of communism and socialism is in Islam. You may not have right in my food for sustenance, but you do have right in my surplus wealth - this is teaching of Islam. No other religion has offered such guidance and proclamation for humanity. That is the true message of Eid (celebration) . . .

Allah is the Supreme Creator. His creation is so great and vast. The treasure of creation as we see in moon-sun-star was born in the background of that ever-creative canvas. The endeavor to know, understand and appreciate it is the highest quest of life. That's why we cherish that free and great life.

We have to shed all fear, weakness and cowardice. We have to live demanding the right of justice, not begging for it. We won't bow our head before anyone - we will mend shoes at street sides, we will live modest life based on our own earnings, but we won't turn to others for pity or charity. This awakening spirit of freedom and dignity is what I want to see in the Muslim youth of Bangla. This is the essence of Islam's teachings. I invite all to embrace this teaching. In my life I have embraced this very teaching. I have suffered pain, I have embraced all the hurt with smile, but I have never bowed before humiliation of my spirit. I have never surrendered my freedom. "Say O Valiant! Ever high and upright is my head" - I found this song from the realization of that very same message. I want to see the rebirth of that free-spirit. This is the supreme message of Islam - the essence of Islam.

[These are excerpts from a prose of Nazrul "Shwadhin-chittotar Jagoron" (The Awakening of the Spirit of Freedom). Nazrul Rochonaboli, 1996 ed., Bangla Academy, Vol. 4, pp. 114-116]