The constitution of Pakistan 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 principles of Islam. Today,
they are as applicable in actual life as they were 1,300 years ago.
Islam and its idealism have taught us
democracy. It has taught equality of men,
justice and fair play to everybody.
We are the inheritors of these glorious traditions as framers of the future
constitution of Pakistan. In any case, Pakistan is not going to be a theocratic
State-to is 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 affairs
of Pakistan.
- Broadcast to the people of the USA,
February 1948
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