Corruption is a curse in India and amongst
Muslims, especially the so-called educated and intelligentsia. Unfortunately,
it is this class that is selfish and morally and intellectually corrupt. No
doubt this disease is common, but amongst this particular class of Muslims, it
is rampant. - M.A. Jinnah to Ispahani, 6 May 1945
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Showing posts with label Muhammad Ali Jinnah Quotes. Show all posts
Saturday 22 February 2020
DEMOCRACY, EQUALITY AND LIBERTY-A MUSLIM BELIEF
Democracy is in the blood of Musalmans,
who look upon complete equality of manhood (mankind) [and] believe in
fraternity, equality, and liberty.
ADVICE TO STUDENTS
As young friends, students who are
present here, let me tell you as one who has always had love and affection for
you, who have served you for ten years faithfully and loyally, let me give you
this word of warning: you will be making the greatest mistake if you allow
yourself to be exploited by one political party or another Your main occupation
should be—in fairness to yourself, in fairness to your parents, in fairness to
the State—to devote your attention to your studies.
Address, Public Meeting, Dacca, 21
March 1948.
A DEMOCRATIC AND ISLAMIC CONSTITUTION FOR PAKISTAN
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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