Q.4. Islam is the Ideological foundation of Pakistan. Discuss.
Ideological Foundation of Pakistan
Religion has been, since time began, a powerful nexus between individuals and groups. Religion is also serviceable as a symbol, apart from being a sanction, of unity. It builds up civilizations and moulds cultures.
Hindus and Muslims belong to two different religious philosophies, social customs and literatures. They neither intermarry, nor dine together and, indeed, they belong to two different civilizations which are based mainly on conflicting ideas and conceptions. Their aspects of life and our life are different. Therefore, Muslim nation demanded a separate homeland where they have the freedom to practice their religion and live their lives as free individuals of an independent country. Professor Muhammad Khalilullah has explained the ideology of Pakistan in most comprehensive style in his book Fikr wa Ufkar as
“Ideology of Pakistan was the resolution of Muslims for their survival as Muslims, to live in conformity with Islamic education and style. In other words, Ideology of Pakistan means Ideology of Islam. It guides us about every aspect of life. When we recite God is one and Mohammad (SAW) the messenger of God, we in fact promise to follow the right path directed by God and his last Prophet Mohammad (SAW) and refrain from where he disliked. So to follow the Quranic teachings is the Ideology of Pakistan. This concludes that our all efforts should be concentrated on moulding our life pattern according to Islam. Considering this factor we demanded for a separate homeland. In other words ideology of Pakistan is the medium for Islamic style of life. I believe that Pakistan can not stand without Islam.”
Islam, a Nation-Building Force
The basis of nationhood in Pakistan is Islam. Islam acted as a nation-building force long before the establishement of Pakistan. Muslims gradually developed a national consciousness in the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent; they collectively struggled for the right of self-determination and the establishment of an independent homeland to be carved out from those territories where they constituted majorities where Islam could be accepted as the ideal pattern for the individuals life. They eventually secured what they wanted. Hence, the historical fact which could not be denied is that the formation of the Muslim nation preceded the demand for a homeland. Pakistan itself did not give birth to any nation; on the contrary, the Muslim nation struggled for and brought Pakistan into being.
Conclusion
Islamic ideology is not merely a matter of belief, dogma and ritual. It is a religion in the wider sense of the word. It is a way of life, a whole complex of social and moral norms entwined with theological metaphysics. The fundamental teachings of Islam are universally accepted. Belief in God, finality of prophet-hood, human rights and social justice, management of affairs through consensus, moral values of charitableness, tolerance and universal brotherhood; these are sonic of the cardinal principles enshrined by the Quran and Sunnah. The only force which keeps Muslim nation united is Islam which is the ideological foundation of Pakistan.
Religion has been, since time began, a powerful nexus between individuals and groups. Religion is also serviceable as a symbol, apart from being a sanction, of unity. It builds up civilizations and moulds cultures.
Hindus and Muslims belong to two different religious philosophies, social customs and literatures. They neither intermarry, nor dine together and, indeed, they belong to two different civilizations which are based mainly on conflicting ideas and conceptions. Their aspects of life and our life are different. Therefore, Muslim nation demanded a separate homeland where they have the freedom to practice their religion and live their lives as free individuals of an independent country. Professor Muhammad Khalilullah has explained the ideology of Pakistan in most comprehensive style in his book Fikr wa Ufkar as
“Ideology of Pakistan was the resolution of Muslims for their survival as Muslims, to live in conformity with Islamic education and style. In other words, Ideology of Pakistan means Ideology of Islam. It guides us about every aspect of life. When we recite God is one and Mohammad (SAW) the messenger of God, we in fact promise to follow the right path directed by God and his last Prophet Mohammad (SAW) and refrain from where he disliked. So to follow the Quranic teachings is the Ideology of Pakistan. This concludes that our all efforts should be concentrated on moulding our life pattern according to Islam. Considering this factor we demanded for a separate homeland. In other words ideology of Pakistan is the medium for Islamic style of life. I believe that Pakistan can not stand without Islam.”
Islam, a Nation-Building Force
The basis of nationhood in Pakistan is Islam. Islam acted as a nation-building force long before the establishement of Pakistan. Muslims gradually developed a national consciousness in the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent; they collectively struggled for the right of self-determination and the establishment of an independent homeland to be carved out from those territories where they constituted majorities where Islam could be accepted as the ideal pattern for the individuals life. They eventually secured what they wanted. Hence, the historical fact which could not be denied is that the formation of the Muslim nation preceded the demand for a homeland. Pakistan itself did not give birth to any nation; on the contrary, the Muslim nation struggled for and brought Pakistan into being.
Conclusion
Islamic ideology is not merely a matter of belief, dogma and ritual. It is a religion in the wider sense of the word. It is a way of life, a whole complex of social and moral norms entwined with theological metaphysics. The fundamental teachings of Islam are universally accepted. Belief in God, finality of prophet-hood, human rights and social justice, management of affairs through consensus, moral values of charitableness, tolerance and universal brotherhood; these are sonic of the cardinal principles enshrined by the Quran and Sunnah. The only force which keeps Muslim nation united is Islam which is the ideological foundation of Pakistan.
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