Ideology of Pakistan
2nd Year Pakistan Studies Notes
Ideology of Pakistan
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DEFINITION OF IDEOLOGY
Science of ideas,visionary speculations,manner of thinking
,characteristic of a class or individual,ideas on the basis of some
economic,social or political theory or system is called Ideology.It
contains those ideals,which a nation strives to accomplish in order to
bring stability to its nationhood.Defining ideology ,George Lewis says:
"Ideology is a plan or program which is based upon philosphy".
IDEOLOGY OF PAKISTAN
Pakistan is an Ideological state and the ideology of Pakistan is an Islamic ideology.Its basic princple being:
"The only sovereigner is Allah".
Islam acted as a nation building force before the establishment of
Pakistan.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.They should have all
the resources at the disposal to enhence Islamic culture and
civilization.Quid-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 CONCEPT
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 principles ,profess their religion
freely and safeguard Islamic tradition .On one occation Quid-e-Azam
said:
"The Muslims demand Pakistan where they can rule in accordance with
their own system of life ,their cultural 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 A SEPARATE HOMELAND
Ideology of Pakistan was created when Muslims of Indo-Pak Sub Continent
developed a specific atitude of mind that they are different from
Hindus.This was due to the injstices done to the Muslims by British and
Hindus.Some of these are:
1.Anti Muslim Campaign
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The Hindus and British joined hands to destroy the faith,belief,costoms
and national importance of Muslims because Muslims rebillion was
creating much problem for both.
2.Inacceptance of British Rule
Muslims had been ruling the Sub Continent for ages.Therefore,they could
not resist any power over them,When Britsh 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 collectivity.
3.Hindus Betrayed Muslims
In the beginning ,Hindus appeaared 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 for 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 probablethat 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 Britishers.
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
1.Muslims are different Hindus in every aspects,their culture ,civilization,customs and religion all are entirely different.
2.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.Its provide the
binding force to the scattered groups in a societyand bring 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 throught total transformation of society.An
urgent agreement with each other on the ideals is most vital
pre-requisite of an ideology.
CONCLUTION
The fundamental concept of 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
Quid-e-Azam was materialized in 1947.
