Role of Religious Forces in the Pakistan Movement

تحریک پاکستان میں دینی قوتوں کا کردار

Abstract

It is clearly evident that the emergence of the Pakistan Movement was based on the Two-Nation Theory. The motivation behind it was the call of “La ilaha illallah,” emphasizing the formation of an Islamic government and divine governance. The prevalent terminology during the movement included Islamic state (اسلامی نظام حكومت) and divine sovereignty (حاكمیت الٰہیہ كا قیام), terms widely used by political leaders at the time. People, driven by the desire for an Islamic, prosperous (فلاحی), and ideological state, not only made efforts but also willingly sacrificed in various ways. References to the struggle of the dedicated Mujahideen, who broke the shackles of oppression and colonization, will always be at the forefront whenever people discuss the Pakistan Movement. They consistently challenged injustice and barbarity, constructing a wall against the tyranny of false rulership. 

The role of Muhammad bin Qasim marks the inception of the Pakistan Movement, and it progresses through the speeches and plans of Quaid-e-Azam, culminating in the establishment of Pakistan. The immense struggle undertaken by the masses for an Islamic state could not have been possible under secular motives. The Two-Nation Theory fundamentally aimed at the creation of a distinct and separate Islamic state for Muslims. This study focuses on the key points and historical efforts encompassing this idea.