This entry discusses the educational, social, and political role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a reformer in the development of Muslims during the British raj. Background After the 1857 war of Independence, the British held Muslims responsible for the revolt against the British. With that, the British Indian government carried out a vicious wave…
This post discusses the following three important questions about Aligarh Movement: 1. What was Aligarh Movement? 2. What were the reasons for the start of the Aligarh Movement 3. What were the aims and objectives of the Khilafat Movement? What was Aligarh Movement? Aligarh Movement refers to the educational efforts made by Sir Syed Ahmad…
There are approximately 70 languages spoken in different regions in Pakistan. Among these 70 languages, 66 are indigenous and spoken as the first language. The major regional languages of Pakistan include Punjabi, Saraiki, Sindhi, Barohi, Pashto, Hindko, Shina, Khowar, Kasmiri, Balti, etc. This article discusses the steps taken for the development and promotion of regional…
This article summarizes three speeches of Jinnah and Iqbal that they made on different occasions concerning the Two-nation Theory. These speeches include Dr. Allama Iqbal’s 1930 Allahabad address and Mr. Jinnah’s 1946 address at Islamia College, Peshawar plus his 1940 Lahore address. Summary of Allama Iqbal’s Allahabad Speech Allama Muhammad Iqbal addressed the 22nd annual…
There are many factors that require due consideration before the industrial establishment of any kind in any place. These factors include the availability of capital, labor, raw material, access to market, transportation facilities, power supply, government policy, etc. Following are some of the important factors that influence the industrial establishment in any place: Availability of…
This article traces the origin and evolution of the Two-Nation Theory. For this purpose, the article provides a chronological account of the Socioeconomic and political conditions that Indian Muslims had to face in the aftermath Indian Revolt 1857. Origin of Two-National Theory The origin of the Two-Nation Theory is traced to the post-1857 Indian Revolt…
Guiding principles of Islam form the basis of Pakistan Ideology. In other words, components of Pakistan ideology are in reality components of Islam. Muslims of the Indian subcontinent struggled to achieve Pakistan where they could live their lives as per Islamic teachings. This article discusses the components of the Pakistan Ideology and the status of…
Pakistan came into being in the name of Islam. Therefore, guiding principles of Islam i.e. equality, social justice, minority rights, etc. form components of Pakistan Ideology. This article discusses the components of the Pakistan ideology in light of Quranic verses and other Islamic literature. The sovereignty of Allah Almighty The Islamic concept of Sovereignty of…
This entry discusses the meaning of the term ‘ideology’ and its importance for a nation. You can also access a Powerpoint presentation and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in connection with the definition and significance of ideology at the end. What does the term ‘ideology’ mean? Word ‘ideo’ means Ideas. Word ‘logy’ means study, science….
This entry sheds light on the significance of Pakistan Studies as a subject in understanding the origin, creation, and development of Pakistan”. When and why Pakistan Studies was introduced as a separate subject? Pakistan Studies was introduced as a compulsory subject along with Islamiat at the Secondary and Higher Secondary level during the Bhutto regime…