Pakistan

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE ESTABLISHEMENTG OFPAKISTAN

The idea of Pakistan was based on the fact that Muslims were a separate nation having their own culture, civilization, customs, literature, religion and way of life. They cannot be merged in any other nation because their philosophy of life based on the principles of Islam. As the Indian Muslims found it difficult to live according to principles of Islam in United India. They were forced to demand a separate homeland to safeguard their vested interested, religious, economic and political.

Following factors can be said to be aims and objectives for the establishment of Pakistan:

Enforcement of the sovereignty of the God almighty:

The Islamic state is built up on the concept of the sovereignty of the God Almighty. The prime objective of the demand for Pakistan was the establishment of a state where Almighty God's supremacy could be enforced. The Quad-e-Azam said that:"We did not demand Pakistan to acquire a piece of land, but we wanted a homeland where we could introduce Islamic principles."

Establishment of Islamic democracy:

Islam has given an ideal concept off democracy which is distinctively different from the western concept. In Islam democratic system everyone is equal and no one enjoys a privileged position on the basis of his social status. One of the main objectives of the freedom movement was that the Muslims of the sub-continent wanted a country where the ideal system of Islamic democracy could be installed.

The Quaid -e- Azam said:"It is my belief that our salvation lies in the following golden rules of conduct is given by our great law giver, the Prophet of Islam. Let us lay the foundations of our democratic system on Islamic ideas and principles. The almighty has taught us that our decisions in the state affairs shall be mutual consultation."

Protection of Muslim image and identity

In the United India the Muslims were dominated by the Hindus in every social field. The Muslims were not in a position to compete with the Hindus because of their backwardness in education and politics. The Hindus had adopted a prejudicial attitude which blocked all channels to prosperity and progress for the Muslims. The national image and identity of the was in great jeopardy because of the Hindu hatred and antagonism.

If the British would have left the country as united India the Muslims would have fallen a humble pray to perpetual Hindu domination and caprice. The demand for Pakistan was aimed at protecting the Muslims from Hindu domination and subjugation. The muslims were not ready to accept Hindu domination and superiority.

Protection of Muslim culture and civilization:

The Muslims were always a separate nation because of their distinctive cultural values and patterns. They were easily distinguishable from other nations on the basis of their social behaviors. The Muslim culture, civilization and literature were the living and proud symbols of the Muslims identity as a separate and distinct nation. Although the Muslims lived with Hindus and other nations for centuries, yet they proudly main tend their separate image.

The Hindus always desired to crush the Muslim as nation and ultimately merge them into Hindu society. The Hindu extremist attempted several times to obliterate Muslim culture and civilization from Indian soil.

Two nation theory:

The entire freedom movement revolved around two nation theory which became the basis of demand for Pakistan. It meant that the Muslims were a separate nation with their distinct culture, civilization, literature, history religion and social values. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was the first Muslim leader who propounded this theory. In the beginning he was a staunch advocate of Hindu Muslim unity. Later on while observing the prejudice Hindu and congress attitude toward the Muslims, he came forward with his two nation concept and declared that the Muslims were a separate nation Having their own culture and civilization.

The division of India and establishment of Pakistan further strengthened the concept of two nation theory

Emancipation from the prejudicial Hindu majority:

The Muslims belonged to all walks of life and under stably dominated in all spheres of social life during their rule. The Arab conquest was a blessing for the sub-continent which attained maximum economic prosperity during Muslim rule. The Muslim domination aroused Hindu jealousy who had to live under the Muslim hegemony in spite of their numerical majority. The British and the Hindus adopted a cruel policy of mass elimination against the Muslims in order to erase them as a nation and subsequently merge them in he Hindu nationalism. This policy created great difficulties for the Muslims in their social life.

Establishment of a balanced economic system:

The economic condition of the Muslims, before partition, wasdeplorable. The Hindus had monopolized commerce and trade. The Muslims were not ina position to enter in the business and trade because of biased policy of government. After the war of Independence of 1857, the British Government had banned Muslims entry intogovernment service.The Muslims also lagged behind in the field of education, theHindus on the other hand had advanced in modern knowledge and were in a better position. The ignorance in knowledge and were in a better position.

Prof. Dr. Zahid Ali Mangi

Head of Pakistan Studies Department

D J Sindh Government Science College

Karachi Sindh Pakistan

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