Islamic Provisions of Constitution of 1973
2nd Year Pakistan Studies Notes
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Islamic Provisions of Constitution of
1973
INTRODUCTION On 7th April,1972 the national assembly of Pakistan
appointed a committee to prepare a draft of the permanent constitution
of Pakistan.A bill to provide a constitution was introduced by the
committee in the Assembly on February 2,1973.The Assembly passed the
bill on 19th April,1973 and at last the constitution came into force on
14th August 1973.
The present constitution (1973) provides for the protection and
preservation of Islamic Concept of life.It also attempts to propagate
and implement the basic teachings of Islam.
ISLAMIC PROVISIONS OF 1973 CONSTITUTION
The following are the Islamic provisions of 1973 constitution based on the principles of Holy Quran and Sunnah.
1.Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Pakistan shall be known as "Islamic Republic of Pakistan".
2.State Religion
Islam shall be the state religion of Pakistan.
3.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 of
Pakistan will exercise with the limits prescribed by Quran and Sunnah.
4.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 (P.B.U.H) as the last prophet of Allah has described as
aMuslim.
5.A Muslim to be a President and Prime Minister
The constitution laid down that only Muslims shall be elected
president and Prime Minister of Pakistan.Non non-Muslim could hold these
offices.
6.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.
7.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.
8.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.
9.Strengthing Bond,with Muslim World
The state shall endeavour to strengthen fraternal relations among Muslim countries in order to promote Islamic unity.
10.Council of Islamic Ideology
There is a councel 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 binding on the government yet it is not easy for any
government to ignore or over rule its suggestion or opinion regarding
any law.
11.Error Free Publication of Quran
The government shall endeavour to secure correct and exact printing and publishing of the Holy Quran.
12.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.
13.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.
CONCLUTION
The 1973 constitution enlisted the main principles of State Policy
Maximum efforts were made to improve the character of this
constitution.Like other constitutions,1973 constitution of Pakistan also
provides for the protection,propagation and enforcement of Islamic
Ideology.
