Introduction
The
following are the Islamic provisions of 1973 constitution based on the
principles of:
1. Holy Quran and Sunnah
2. Islamic Republic of Pakistan
3. Pakistan shall be known as “Islamic Republic of Pakistan”.
4. State Religion
5. Islam shall be the state religion of Pakistan.
6. Sovereignty belongs to Allah.
1. Holy Quran and Sunnah
2. Islamic Republic of Pakistan
3. Pakistan shall be known as “Islamic Republic of Pakistan”.
4. State Religion
5. Islam shall be the state religion of Pakistan.
6. Sovereignty belongs to Allah.
Sovereignty Belongs to Allah
Sovereignty
over the entire Universe belongs to Almighty Allah and the authority bestowed
by him on men is a sacred trust which the people o Pakistan will exercise with
the limits prescribed by Quran and Sunnah.
Definition of a Muslim
The
constitution also gives the definition of a Muslim. A person who believes in
Tauheed or Oneness of Allah and in the prophet hood of Hazrat Mohammad
A Muslim to be A President and Prime Minister
The
constitution lay down that only Muslims shall be elected President and Prime
Minister of Pakistan. Non could not hold these offices.
Islamic Way of life
Steps
shall be given to enable the Muslims of Pakistan to order their lives in
accordance with the fundamental principles and basic concepts of Islam.
Promotion of Social Justice and Eradication of Social
Evils
The
state shall take necessary steps for prosecution of social justice and
eradication of social evils and shall prevent prostitution, gambling and taking
of injurious drugs, printing, publication, circulation and display of obscene
literature and advertisements.
Teachings of Holy Quran
The
state shall try to make the teachings of Holy Quran and Islamiat compulsory to
encourage and facilitate the learning of Arabic language.
Strengthen Bond with Muslim World
The
state shall Endeavour to strengthen fraternal relations among Muslim countries
in order to promote Islamic unity.
Council of Islamic Ideology
There
is a council of Islamic ideology which shall guide the government in respect of
Islamic teachings, their implementation and propagation. Its chairman and
members are appointed by President. Although its advice is not blinding on the
government yet it is not easy for any government to ignore or over rule its
suggestion or opinion regarding any law.
Error Free Publication of Quran
The
government shall Endeavour to secure correct and exact printing and publishing
of the Holy Quran.
Oath to Project and Promote Islamic Ideology
The
Federal and Provincial Ministers, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the
National and Provincial Assemblies, the Chairman of the Senate and the
Governors and Chief Ministers of the Provinces also take oath to preserve and
protect the Islamic Ideology.
Ahmadi’s A Non Muslim Minority
According
to the second amendment of 1973 constitution, the Qadiani group or the Lahori
group who call themselves “Ahmadi’s” were declared as Non-Muslim minority.
Conclusion
The
1973 constitution enlisted the main principles of State Policy Maximum efforts
were made to improve the character of this constitution. Like other
constitution, 1973 constitution of Pakistan also provides for the protection,
propagation and enforcement of Islamic Ideology
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