Commemorating the Lahore
Resolution (later called as Pakistan Resolution) passed on 23rd March 1940.
First constitution of Pakistan was passed on 23rd March 1956. The adoption of
constitution made this country as first Islamic Republic. The day is celebrated
across the country. Especially inter services joint military parade is rehearsed
and broadcasted live.
Reviewing history! One can say two nation theory was founding principle of
Pakistan movement. Muslims are worshipers of one Allah, following one Prophet (S.A.W)
are considered as one nation living in different areas of the world. There were
two nations Hindus and Muslims, living in majority in subcontinent. Hindu and
Muslim, constitute of “Distinct” ways of life styles and frequently
antagonistic. Both nations cannot co-exist as one nation. The major differences
are mainly religious, cultural, social economic, educational, political and
lingual. Especially, cow is a sacred animal in Hindu ideology and cannot be
slaughtered. On the other hand, it is mandatory for Muslim to sacrifice animals
on Eid ul Azha. These controversies gave raise to anti Muslim sentiments of
Hindus and Muslim started thinking to have a separate state.
Muslims modest and reformer Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was termed as architect of
two-nation theory (1817-1898). This idea was further provided elucidation by
Philosopher Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938). Father of Nation Quaid e Azam Muhammad
Ali Jinnah translated this philosophy into political reality.
In different eras, political and social controversies have be raised especially
after 1857 war. In 1867, Hindus demanded that Urdu should be written in Hindu
Script (Sanskrit) instead of Persian. Muslims had religious sentiments regarding
scripts of language. Huge collection of Muslim literature and poetry etc is in
Persian, also.
Founded in 1885 Congress was Political Party which claimed representation of the
public living in subcontinent regardless of religion. The said political party
oppressed Muslim Ideas and supported Hindus at large. Partition of Bangal in
1905 and nullification of the said in 1911 reversing political and economic
benefits been received by Muslims of Bengal. This depicted Congress hatred,
hostility and prejudice for the Muslims. In elections, the areas in which Hindus
or Congress came in power, they started oppressing Muslims religiously. They
promoted Hinduism by narration of Band-e-Mataram in schools and Muslim students
were compelled to bow in front of Gandhi’s Picture. Hindus used to play music in
front of Mosques at the time of prayers.
Shuddhi Movement and later on Ghar Wapisi Tahreek started. These movements were
aimed to convert Muslims into Hindus by force and reconverting Hindu who
converted to Islam. In these circumstances Muslims had no room else than getting
down to brass tacks. Muslims gathered to attain freedom under supervision of
Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Indian Subcontinent was supposed to be separated in
different countries. Muslims should have a country where they are in majority
and Hindus should have country in which they are in majority as said Allama
Muhammad Iqbal 29th of December 1930 in Allahabad. In 1940, during 27th annual
meeting of All India Muslim League in Lahore, Quaid e Azam declared that the
Muslims were "a nation by any definition". Lahore resolution was passed on 24th
of March. Hindus started considering this resolution as Pakistan Resolution
which has given a new vitality in Pakistan Movement. Keep in view the same
ideology, Pakistan’s first constitution.
Writing more, Hindu Muslim riots are still continued in India. History of Hindus
anti-Muslim policies, before and after partition, is same. During Gujrat riots,
790 Muslims were killed leaving 2500 people injured in 2002. In April 2017, a
Muslim man was killed and accused of transporting cows in Rajasthan. The
incident agitated people, leaving many injured. Muslims were attacked and
lynched by neighbor, over suspicions cow.
Concluding more, Formation of Pakistan was not only for the sake of attaining
land but for the security of Islamic believes. Muslims demanded this land to
practice Islam freely. Along with Muslims, other minorities are also provided
freedom of religion. Two nations theory would combine all the provinces in one
chain. In the heat of the movement, Muslim should abide by this concrete
Philosophy.