Introduction
Pakistan is an ideological state and
the ideology of Pakistan is an Islamic Ideology. Its basic principles being:
“The only
Sovereign is Allah.”
Ideology of Pakistan basically means
that Pakistan should be a state where the Muslims should have an opportunity to
live according to the faith and creed based on the Islamic principles.
Quaid-e-Azam once said:
“Pakistan was
created the day the first Indian national entered the field of Islam.”
From the above statement, it is clear
that ideology of Pakistan is an Islamic one.
Two Nation
Concepts
The fundamental concept of ideology
is that Muslims should get a separate identity. They should have a separate
state where they could live according to Islamic rules and principle. On one
occasion Quaid-e-Azam said:
“The Muslims
demand Pakistan where they can rule in accordance with their own system of
life, their culture development, their traditions and Islamic laws.”
Thus, this fundamental concept of
ideology led to the concept of two nations in the Sub Continent and resulted in
the formation of Pakistan.
Factors
Creating the Idea of Separate Homeland
Factors creating the idea of a
separate homeland were as follows:
1. Anti Muslim
Campaign
The Hindus and British joined hands
to destroy the faith, belief, customs and national importance of Muslims
because Muslim rebellion was creating much problem for both.
2. In
Acceptance of British Rule
Muslims had been ruling the
Sub-Continent for ages. Therefore, they could not resist any power over them.
When British came to rule the Sub Continent, Muslims were the only nation who
opposed them. Thus, in order to gain power, British had to crush the Muslims
collectively.
3. Hindus
Betrayed Muslims
In the beginning, Hindus appeared to
be on Muslim’s side, but later on their hostility was exposed as they opposed
various steps taken by British Government which purely benefited Muslims.
4. Refusal of
Muslim Identity
British wanted to implement
parliamentary system in Sub-Continent in which the majority was the power and
authority. due to Hindu majority it was probable that if British left India
undivided, it would fall under the Hindus Rule. Further more, Hindus did not accept
the separate identity of Muslims and thus, there were no chances of freedom
even after the British rule.
5. War of 1857
In 1857, Muslims and Hindus tried to
expel the British out of India but failed. Later due to Hindu conspiracies,
Muslims were held responsible for it and hence were crushed further by British.
6. Sir Syed’s
Idea
Sir Syed for the first time put down
the idea that Muslims are a separate nation. He convinced Muslims to unite
themselves in order to have a separate social and political identity.
Basic Points
of Ideology of Pakistan
Muslims are different from Hindus in
every aspect, their culture, civilization, customs and religion all are
entirely different.
The Muslims need a free state for
protection of their separate where they can live in accordance with their
faith, belief and follow the Islamic codes.
Importance of
Ideology in National Life
Ideology is a motivating force for a
nation, which is striving hard to bring stability and homogeneity to its nation
hood. It provides the binding force to the scattered groups in a society and
brings them close to each other on a common platform. Ideologies impel their
adherence to follow a joint linked action for the accomplishment of their goal.
Ideologies give shape to the revolutions and create new cultures and
civilizations. They stress on their adherents to insist on the realization of
their ideal through total transformation of society.
An urgent agreement with each other
on the ideals is most vital pre-requisite of an ideology.
Conclusion
The fundamental concept of the
ideology of Pakistan is that Muslims are a separate nation having their own
culture, literature, religion and way of life. They cannot be merged in any
other nation. They should be able to develop their culture and religious
traditions in an Islamic State and they should be able to create a true Islamic
society for themselves.
Thus the ideology of Pakistan which
developed through the period of Mohammad Bin Qasim and others and followed by
political leaders like Quaid-e-Azam was materialized in 1947.
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