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    The ideology of Pakistan is based on several key elements: 1) Islam, as the dominant religious identity that united Muslims and drove the desire for self-determination. 2) The two-nation theory, which argued that Hindus and Muslims constituted two distinct nations based on their differences in culture and beliefs. 3) The need for a separate territorial homeland where Muslims could live according to Islamic principles without restrictions. Additional elements included a democratic system of governance, and Urdu as the national language to represent a distinct cultural identity. The overarching goal of the ideology was to establish an independent nation where Muslims could practice their faith freely and govern according to Islamic principles.

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    The ideology of Pakistan is based on several key elements: 1) Islam, as the dominant religious identity that united Muslims and drove the desire for self-determination. 2) The two-nation theory, which argued that Hindus and Muslims constituted two distinct nations based on their differences in culture and beliefs. 3) The need for a separate territorial homeland where Muslims could live according to Islamic principles without restrictions. Additional elements included a democratic system of governance, and Urdu as the national language to represent a distinct cultural identity. The overarching goal of the ideology was to establish an independent nation where Muslims could practice their faith freely and govern according to Islamic principles.

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    Pakistan Studies Ideology of Pakistan

    Foundation year Studies

    2016 2017

    Palwasha Shah

    Roll No: (16-177)

    Section E

    Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design


    IDEOLOGY OF PAKISTAN

    Ideology:

    Ideology refers to the science of ideas that is manner of thinking. The ideas which are formed

    on the basis of economic, social and political theory or system is called Ideology. We can also

    say that the ideals a nation strive to accomplish in order to bring stability to its nationhood.

    Ideology of Pakistan:

    The main and basic element that build the force for the establishment of Pakistan was Islam.

    According to it, Muslims should have a separate where they can live according to the faith and

    principles of Islam without any restrictions and force. They should be free to follow their

    religion and enhance Islamic culture and civilization.

    According to Quaid Pakistan was created the day the first Indian entered the field of Islam.

    Thus the ideology of Pakistan created on the basis of Islam.

    Elements of Ideology of Pakistan:

    Muslims demanded a separate homeland because their religion, faith, and their beliefs were

    conflicted with the religion and beliefs of Hindus. They needed a land where they could live

    independently to practice their own religion. Thus the ideology of Pakistan was based on few

    of the elements/principles.

    1. Islam

    2. Two Nation Theory

    3. Territorial Land

    4. Democratic System

    5. Urdu Language
    Islam:

    Islam as stated earlier was the main force behind the building of this new nation. It was Islam

    that bought unity among the Muslims and bought them all on a single platform Muslim

    League. Although there were other factors as well like political, economic and social bt Islam

    was the dominant factor. Due to Islam Muslims struggled hard and worked for their self-

    determination and establishment.

    Two Nation Theory:

    Two nation theory came into being as a result of the struggle between Hindus - Muslims

    difference of culture and beliefs. This difference led to the revolution and the concept of two

    nation theory. On one occasion Quaid -e- Azam stated:

    The Muslims demand Pakistan where they can rule in accordance with their own system of

    life, their cultural development, their traditions and Islamic laws.

    On the same premises Quaid dismissed the wishes of the Hindu and the British colonialists for

    a joint Hindu Muslim nationhood as a pipe dream. He worked hard and with full devotion he

    fought to get a separate identity for Muslims. It is this very ideology which is the second

    important ingredient of ideology of Pakistan

    Territorial Land:

    Besides Islam and Two Nation Theory, the third most important element that formed the basis

    of ideology of Pakistan was land. In order to live freely and for the establishment and

    flourishing of Islam, Muslims needed a piece of land. A land where they follow their paths and

    beliefs without any interruptions and restrictions.


    As Quaid stated once,

    Nothing would be achieved simply by raising slogans for nation. We are one nation and the

    nation cannot survive in the air, it requires an independent land to settle where it can rule

    and our demand is the same.

    Democratic System:

    Mutual consensus and Islamic democracy, is also an important factor. These are important in

    the decisions regarding the social, economic, political and cultural affairs. According to the

    religion of Islam all the affairs and decision of the state were handled by Hazrat Muhammad

    (P.B.U.H), after being discussed with the Sahabas (companion). The system of Shariat was the

    only system of government.

    Urdu Language:

    Urdu is also credited as an important factor. Although it is not the fundamental characteristic

    of a nation but is a distinguishable character. A language defines a separate identity of a nation.

    The history revealed to us that Urdu was the language of Muslims while Hindi was the language

    of the Hindus. Thus the language is an important part of the culture and tradition of a nation.

    So it was supposed to be saved and established.

    It was the Hindi-Urdu controversy that made Sir Syed to put forward his Two Nation

    Theory, predicting that the difference between the two groups would increase with the passage

    of time and the two communities would not join together in anything wholeheartedly. Maulvi

    Abdul Haque stated:

    Urdu is the first brick in the foundation of Pakistan.


    Conclusion:

    The fundamental concept of the ideology of Pakistan is that Muslims are an independent free

    nation that has his own separate beliefs and faith, that follows the religion of Islam and consider

    Allah as the only sovereign.

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