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Secularism in Pakistan

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435:. They are not religions in the strict sense of the word, but are, in fact, different and distinct social orders, and it is a dream that the Hindus and Muslims can ever evolve a common nationality, and this misconception of one Indian nation has troubles and will lead India to destruction if we fail to revise our notions in time. The Hindus and Muslims belong to two different religious philosophies, social customs, litterateurs. They neither intermarry nor interdine together and, indeed, they belong to two different civilizations which are based mainly on conflicting ideas and conceptions. Their aspect on life and of life are different. It is quite clear that Hindus and Mussalmans (Muslims) derive their inspiration from different sources of history. They have different epics, different heroes, and different episodes. Very often the hero of one is a foe of the other and, likewise, their victories and defeats overlap. To yoke together two such nations under a single state, one as a numerical minority and the other as a majority, must lead to growing discontent and final destruction of any fabric that may be so built for the government of such a state. 522:, in spite of its advantages, of mechanization and industrial efficiency is today in a worse mess than ever before in history. The adoption of Western economic theory and practice will not help us in achieving our goal of creating a happy and contended people. We must work our destiny in our own way and present to the world an economic system based on true Islamic concept of equality of manhood and social justice. We will thereby be fulfilling our mission as Muslims and giving to humanity the message of peace which alone can save it and secure the welfare, happiness and prosperity of mankind. 663:(1977–1988). Now, Pakistan is becoming more and more conservative, as the time passes. Due to this radicalization, religious lynching has increased in the country, and the society itself has become more intolerant mainly in women's rights to education and religious freedom and views. Also, Islamists and Islamic democratic parties in Pakistan, i.e., Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, are becoming more and more popular in the society than democratic parties, which already are quiet less in the state of Pakistan due to lack of interest in the nation to progress. 27: 264:, also Bengalis, Madrasis and so on, will vanish. Indeed if you ask me, this has been the biggest hindrance in the way of India to attain the freedom and independence and but for this we would have been free people long long ago. No power can hold another nation, and specially a nation of 400 million souls in subjection; nobody could have conquered you, and even if it had happened, nobody could have continued its hold on you for any length of time, but for this. Therefore, we must learn a lesson from this. 1304: 724: 1314: 518:. The economic system of the West has created almost insoluble problems for humanity and to many of us it appears that only a miracle can save it from disaster that is not facing the world. It has failed to do justice between man and man and to eradicate friction from the international field. On the contrary, it was largely responsible for the two world wars in the last half century. The 542:. Islam gives us a complete code. It is not only religion but it contains laws, philosophy and politics. In fact, it contains everything that matters to a man from morning to night. When we talk of Islam we take it as all embracing word. We do not mean any ill. The foundation of our Islamic code is that we stand for liberty, equality and fraternity. 480:
is the general code for the Muslims, a religious, social, civil, commercial, military, judicial, criminal and penal code. It regulates every thing, from the ceremonies of religion to those of daily life, from the salvation of the soul to the health of the body, from the rights of all to those of each
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It has been argued by secularists that in this speech Jinnah wanted to point out that Pakistan would be a secular state. But Islamists argue that associating an Islamic state with a theocratic state is wrong and a true Islamic state would also be giving the said rights to the minorities and hold them
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In any case Pakistan is not going to be a theocratic State to be ruled by priests with a divine mission. We have many non-Muslims—Hindus, Christians, and Parsis — but they are all Pakistanis. They will enjoy the same rights and privileges as any other citizens and will play their rightful part in the
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Now I think we should keep that in front of us as our ideal and you will find that in course of time Hindus would cease to be Hindus and Muslims would cease to be Muslims, not in the religious sense, because that is the personal faith of each individual, but in the political sense as citizens of the
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has yet to be framed by the Pakistan Constituent Assembly. I do not know what the ultimate shape of this constitution is going to be, but I am sure that it will be of a democratic type, embodying the essential principle of Islam. Today, they are as applicable in actual life as they were 1,300 years
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Islam lays great emphasis on the social side of things. Every day, the rich and the poor, the great and the small living in a locality are brought five times in a day in the mosque in the terms of perfect equality of mankind and thereby the foundation of a healthy social relationship is laid and
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As you know, history shows that in England, conditions, some time ago, were much worse than those prevailing in India today. The Roman Catholics and the Protestants persecuted each other. Even now there are some states in existence where there are discriminations made and bars imposed against a
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There is no other solution. Now what shall we do? Now, if we want to make this great State of Pakistan happy and prosperous, we should wholly and solely concentrate on the well-being of the people, and especially of the masses and the poor. If you will work in co-operation, forgetting the past,
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The people of England in course of time had to face the realities of the situation and had to discharge the responsibilities and burdens placed upon them by the government of their country and they went through that fire step by step. Today, you might say with justice that Roman Catholics and
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ago. Islam and its idealism have taught us democracy. It has taught equality of man, justice and fairplay to everybody. We are the inheritors of these glorious traditions and are fully alive to our responsibilities and obligations as framers of the future constitution of Pakistan.
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still continues, it is Not because they are not wanted here, but because they are more prone to listen to people across the border who are interested in pulling them out. I am sorry for those misguided people for nothing but disillusionment awaits them in their 'PROMISED LAND'.
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burying the hatchet, you are bound to succeed. If you change your past and work together in a spirit that everyone of you, no matter to what community he belongs, no matter what relations he had with you in the past, no matter what is his colour,
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particular class. Thank God, we are not starting in those days. We are starting in the days where there is no discrimination, no distinction between one community and another, no discrimination between one caste or creed and another.
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In 1956, the state adopted the name of the "Islamic Republic of Pakistan", declaring Islam as the official religion, but did not take any further measures to adopt Islamic laws. The governments of
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established through prayer. At the end of Ramazan comes the new moon, the crescent as a signal for a mass gathering on the ‘Id day again in perfect equality of mankind which effects the entire
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As you may be aware, the Government has been making genuine efforts to allay the fears and the suspicions of the minorities and if their (Hindu minority's) exodus from
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Muslims shall be enabled to order their lives in the individual and collective spheres in accordance with the teachings of Islam as set out in the Quran and Sunnah.
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I cannot emphasize it too much. We should begin to work in that spirit and in course of time all these angularities of the majority and minority communities, the
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or creed, is first, second and last a citizen of this State with equal rights, privileges, and obligations, there will be no end to the progress you will make.
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wanted a state where religious oligarchy will be absent and all Muslims will be liberal, he envisioned for a progressive and liberal Muslim state of Pakistan.
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I cannot understand the logic of those who have been deliberately and mischievously propagating that the Constitution of Pakistan will not be based on
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alone but He has delegated it to the State of Pakistan through its people for being exercised within the limits prescribed by Him as a sacred trust.
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Protestants do not exist; what exists now is that every man is a citizen, an equal citizen of Great Britain and they are all members of the nation.
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as the state religion, the state retained most of the laws that were inherited from the secular British legal code that had been enforced by the
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in the 1980s. The supporters of Islamisation on the other hand assert that Pakistan was founded as a Muslim state and that in its status as an
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Provision shall be made for the religious minorities to freely profess and practice their religions and develop their cultures.
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The principles of democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance and social justice, as enunciated by Islam, shall be fully observed.
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which has to be preserved which has come to us a precious gift and treasure and which we hope, others will share with us.
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individual from morality to crime; from punishment here to that in the life to come, and the Holy Prophet
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We are starting with this fundamental principle that we are all citizens and equal citizens of one state.
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The State shall exercise its powers and authority through the elected representatives of the people.
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Early in the history of the state of Pakistan (12 March 1949), a parliamentary resolution (the
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Message to the Nation on the occasion of the first Anniversary of Pakistan on 14 August 1948
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in equal status and this statement was rather to distinguish it from a religious oligarchy.
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Secular Jinnah, Secular Jinnah and Pakistan -What the Nation Doesn't Know, Saleena Kareem
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I have full faith in my people that they will rise to every occasion worthy of our' past
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Broadcast talk to the people of the United States on Pakistan recorded February, 1948.
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I shall watch with keenness the work of your Research Organization in evolving
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has enjoined on Muslims that every Musalman should possess a copy of the Quran
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in 1988 (and again in 1993). She did not repeal most of the Islamic laws of
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banking practices compatible with Islamic ideas of social and economic life
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The words are Jinnah’s; the thought and belief are an inheritance from the
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This resolution later became key source of inspiration for writers of
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who said thirteen centuries before, "All men are equal in the eyes of
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Although Pakistan was founded as a separate state for Muslims in the
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caved in to a major demand of the Islamic parties by declaring the
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remarks about Jinnah's address to the Constituent Assembly (1947)
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of 1973, Bhutto also banned alcohol, gambling and night clubs.
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Address to Frontier Muslim Students Federation on 18 June 1945
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Telegraph, Pakistan Seeks of Jinnah Calling For Secular State
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Address to the Gaya Muslim League Conference in January 1938
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Jinnah, August 11, 1947 –chairing the constituent assembly.
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I have one underlying principle in mind: the principle of
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Benazir Bhutto's assassination in 2007 and the murder of
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Reply to an address of the Welcome Note presented by the
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they think we are introducing religion into politics -
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during his nine years long military rule (1999–2008).
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Message on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in October 1941
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This flag (Muslim League's flag) is the flag of Islam
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Pakistan not only means freedom and independence but
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also identify on a liberal and progressive platform.
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community, because even as regards Muslims you have
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