Tokai or the Masked Elite A Brutal Truth About Society and Morality

Society, Tokai, and the Mirror of Self-Reflection

Those who grow up outside the mainstream of society, who have no fixed address, who spend their days on the streets—we disdainfully call them "Tokai."(street children or scavengers) In our eyes, they are the discarded fragments of society, heading toward an uncertain darkness. These children and adolescents smoke marijuana, use dandy (adhesive drugs) to suppress their hunger, and do not hesitate to sell themselves for a small amount of money. They have no sense of values, no practice of humanity, and no concern for morality.

But what about us, who have grown up in the mainstream of society, nurtured by parental care, and received academic education from institutions—how different are we, really?

We consider ourselves respectable, cultured, educated, and significant figures in society. But when it comes to moral degradation, are we truly any different from the Tokai? It is the so-called "decent" people of society who sell their principles for money, engage in unethical practices, accept bribes, commit corruption, abuse power, deceive society with lies, and even resort to violence and murder for their own gain. So, the question remains—are we truly superior? Or have our greed, envy, and thirst for power made us even more disgraceful than the Tokai, hidden beneath the mask of civility?

When the Tokai commit crimes, we label them as criminals and demand their punishment. But when we, from high positions in society, commit injustices, exploit others through corruption, and rob people of their rights, how do we still consider ourselves righteous? If our society's legal system were truly just, then not only the Tokai would be condemned, but many high-ranking individuals would also be held accountable.

It is undeniable that a form of slavery prevails in every layer of society. Some are slaves to wealth, some to power, and some to greed. The Tokai sell their dignity for money, while we sell our souls to greed and power. So, where is the difference?

The Promise of Justice and Its Consequences

The truth is that Allah does not punish anyone without reason. He will judge each person according to their deeds. Just as the Tokai will be held accountable for their actions one day, so will we. Our ranks, social status, and academic qualifications will not protect us in the divine court of justice. There will be only one criterion—our deeds.

If we truly want to free society from the plight of the Tokai, we must start with ourselves. We must establish genuine social justice so that no one turns to crime out of hunger, no one is led astray due to discrimination, and no one is forced to compromise their dignity for survival.

The harsh truth is that we are all Tokai in some way—some due to poverty, some due to greed, and some due to the lust for power. But if we aspire to build a truly developed society, we must first remove our masks, engage in self-reflection, and correct ourselves. Otherwise, the chaos in society will only escalate, and one day, we will find ourselves standing in the very court of judgment we once ignored.

Thus, our awareness will determine whether we are truly noble individuals or merely Tokai in disguise!