abdulawalpolin

Abdul Awal Polin – Humanist & Atheist
Humanist Atheist Educator Activist

Abdul Awal Polin

Sharing a life based on reason, kindness, and human rights — not superstition.

I’m a Bangladeshi-born humanist and atheist living in the UK. Through writing, speaking, and digital projects, I explore how we can live good, meaningful lives without gods, holy books, or fear.

Learn more about me My Philosophy

My Core Humanist Values

These values guide my work, my activism, and my way of living.

Reason & Curiosity
Asking questions, learning from evidence, and thinking for ourselves.
Kindness & Empathy
Treating people with care and understanding, without discrimination.
Human Rights & Freedom
Believing that every person deserves dignity, equality, and freedom.
About Journey

About Me

I’m Abdul Awal (Polin) — a Bangladeshi-born humanist and atheist, living and working in the UK.

I grew up in Bangladesh in a deeply religious environment. From a young age, I asked questions that many people around me found uncomfortable: Why do we believe what we believe? Why do some people suffer more than others? Why are human rights often ignored in the name of religion?

Over time, through reading, reflection, and personal experience, I left religious belief and chose a humanist, atheist worldview. For me, life is not about pleasing a god or following rigid rules; it’s about reducing suffering, increasing happiness, and treating people with dignity and kindness.

I studied Public Administration (Honours and Master’s) at Comilla University in Bangladesh. My academic background in governance, public policy, and ethics strongly shapes the way I think about justice, human rights, and social change.

Over the years I developed a personal humanist philosophy which I call “Polin Religion” – not a supernatural faith, but a life-stance based on reason, compassion, and human freedom. It is my attempt to organise my values clearly and honestly, outside of traditional religion.

Name: Md Abdul Awal (Polin)
Email: aaapolin4609@gmail.com
Based in: London, United Kingdom
Find me online:
YouTube – Polin & AI Facebook – Abdul Awal Polin Instagram – @aapolin09

My Work

Activism, writing, public speaking, and creating educational content about humanism and secular ethics.

Humanists UK School Speaker
Education • Values • Critical Thinking
I speak in UK schools to help children explore kindness, curiosity, science, and ethical living without religion.
Atheism UK Council Member
Advocacy • Human Rights
I work to promote secularism, freedom of belief, and challenge harmful religious practices in society.
Content Creator
YouTube • Social Media
Through videos, writing, and digital projects, I share modern humanist ideas in simple language for Bengali audiences.
Humanists UK School Speaker
Education • Assemblies • Values & Ethics
I visit primary and secondary schools in the UK to talk about humanism — a non-religious way of seeing the world. My sessions focus on kindness, critical thinking, empathy, science, and how we can live good lives without religion. I design presentations and activities that are age-appropriate, curious, and inclusive.
Atheism UK Council Member
Campaigning • Secularism • Freedom of Belief
As a Council Member of Atheism UK, I contribute to discussions and campaigns that defend the rights of non-religious people, challenge harmful religious privilege, and promote secular values in public life. My particular focus is on the experience of ex-Muslims and Bangladeshi atheists.
Digital Content & Storytelling
YouTube • Facebook • Websites
I create videos, posts, and articles that explain humanism and atheism in simple language for Bangla-speaking audiences. I mix personal storytelling with research-based information, so that people who are questioning their beliefs can feel less alone and more informed.
Future Projects
I’m working towards building structured resources for:
  • Bangla-language humanism and critical thinking courses
  • Support materials for ex-religious people from South Asia
  • Workshops and talks on ethical living without religion
My Philosophy

Polin Religion – A Humanist Life-Stance

“Polin Religion” is not a religion in the traditional sense – it is my personal humanist philosophy: a way of living honestly without gods, based on reason, empathy, and human freedom.

Thinking Freely
I believe in building a world where people think freely, act kindly, and use evidence instead of superstition. My philosophy challenges harmful religious ideas and promotes a positive, ethical life based on humanity. It is not about rejecting culture – it is about rejecting fear, and choosing curiosity and critical thinking.
Living with Compassion
Polin Religion centres compassion and empathy. If we only have one life, then every moment of kindness matters. I try to measure my life not by how “obedient” I am to a god, but by how much I reduce suffering and increase joy – in myself and others.
Responsibility Without Heaven or Hell
I do not believe in heaven, hell, or divine judgement. That does not make morality weaker – it makes our responsibility stronger. No one is coming to save us. We, as humans, must build fair laws, compassionate communities, and a safer world for everyone.
Meaning in This Life
For me, meaning comes from:
  • Honest relationships built on trust and care
  • Creative work – writing, speaking, and teaching
  • Standing up for human rights and secular values
  • Helping others feel less alone in their doubts and questions
Polin Religion is simply my way of naming this commitment: to live bravely, kindly, and rationally in the one life we know we have.

আমার কথা (বাংলা)

আমি আব্দুল আউয়াল পলিন — একজন বাংলাদেশি জন্ম নেওয়া মানবতাবাদী (হিউম্যানিস্ট) এবং নাস্তিক, বর্তমানে যুক্তরাজ্যে বসবাস করছি।

আমি কী বিশ্বাস করি
আমি কোনো ঈশ্বর, জান্নাত–জাহান্নাম বা অলৌকিক শক্তিতে বিশ্বাস করি না। আমি বিশ্বাস করি, এই একটি জীবনই আমাদের সত্যিকারের জীবন — তাই এই জীবনকে যতটা সম্ভব সুন্দর, মানবিক এবং অর্থপূর্ণ করে তোলাই আমাদের কাজ।

আমার কাছে ভালো মানুষ হওয়ার মানে হলো:
  • অন্যের কষ্ট বুঝতে চেষ্টা করা এবং যতটা পারি কমিয়ে আনা
  • অন্ধ বিশ্বাসের বদলে প্রশ্ন করা এবং প্রমাণ খোঁজা
  • ঘৃণা নয়, সমতার ভিত্তিতে মানুষকে দেখা
  • মানবাধিকার ও স্বাধীনতার পক্ষে দাঁড়ানো
বাংলাদেশি হিসেবে আমার পথচলা
বাংলাদেশে বড় হতে হতে আমি দেখেছি, কীভাবে ধর্মের নামে অনেক সময় মানুষকে ভয় দেখানো হয়, চুপ করিয়ে দেওয়া হয়, এমনকি সহিংসতাও করা হয়। মানুষের স্বাধীন চিন্তা, ব্যক্তিগত স্বাধীনতা এবং মানবাধিকার ধর্মীয় আবেগের আড়ালে চাপা পড়ে যায়।

এই বাস্তবতার মধ্যেই আমি প্রশ্ন করতে শিখেছি — সত্যি কি ঈশ্বর ছাড়া নৈতিক হওয়া যায় না? সত্যি কি প্রশ্ন করা পাপ? আমার উত্তর ছিল, “না”।
আমার লক্ষ্য
আমি চাই, বাংলাভাষী মানুষ সহজ ভাষায় হিউম্যানিজম, যুক্তি, বিজ্ঞান এবং নাস্তিকতা নিয়ে ভাবতে পারে, আলোচনা করতে পারে, একে অপরকে মানুষ হিসেবে সম্মান করতে শিখুক — ধর্মীয় পরিচয়ের আগে।

আমার লেখা, ভিডিও, বক্তৃতা এবং কাজের মাধ্যমে আমি এই বার্তাই ছড়াতে চাই:
“আমরা একটাই জীবন পাই — আসুন, এটাকে ভালো এবং মানবিক করে তুলি।”
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