Justification of the demand of Pakistan
Justification of the demand of Pakistan
Introduction
Hindus and Muslims had lived peacefully together in India for
centuries, but after the British invasion in South Asia and their undue support
to Hindus, life became very difficult for Indian Muslims. In fact, the Muslims
were a separate nation who always adhered to their religious identity. The
British and the Hindus in spite of their great efforts could not put a wedge
into the Muslim unity and their love for the national character. The creation
of Pakistan owes much to this feeling of adherence to their national
image and religious identity.
The Basis of the
Creation of Pakistan
The two nation theory was the basis of the struggle for the
creation of Pakistan which held that Hindus and Muslims were two separate
nations. On one occasion, Quaid-e-Azam said:
“Hindus and Muslims
though living in the same towns and villages, had never been blended into one
nation. They were always two separate entities.”
There were a few factors which split the inhabitants of the Sub
Continent into two nations . Let us examine each of them separately:
1. Religious Differences
Hindus and Muslims belong to different religions. Muslims believe
in Tawheed (Oneness of Allah) and equality of men. On the other hand, Hindus
believe in multiple Gods and Hindu society is divided into four different
classes. Thus there lies the basic difference between Hindu and Muslim way.
2. Cultural Differences
Hindus and Muslims followed different social customs and traditions.
The Hindus burnt their dead bodies while Muslims buried them. Hindus considered
the ‘mother cow’ as a sacred animal and worshipped it while Muslims slaughtered
it.
3. Educational Differences
The Hindus had advanced in the educational field because they
readily and quickly took to the English education. The Muslims did not receive
modern education, which heavily affected their economic condition.
4. Language
Muslims and Hindus wrote and spoke two different languages. The
language of Muslims was Urdu and it was written in Arabic Script. On the other
hand, Hindus spoke Hindi and it was written in Sanskrit. Even this small
difference led to a stirring conflict between the two nations.
5. Difference of Ideas
There were a great differences in the ideas of Muslims and Hindus.
This was because the Muslims were guided by the Quranic concepts of equality
and fraternity, for all the human beings and the Hindu society is characterized
by the differences created by the caste system. So the both could never meet.
Besides these factors,
there occurred few events which led the Muslims of Indo Pak Sub
Continent to make a demand for an independent Muslim State. Some of these are:
The Policy of Conflict
By the beginning of the 20th century, the events
had taken a new turn. The Hindus and British had joined hands to destroy the
Muslims morally, socially, economically and politically. They reserved all
higher civil, judicial and military appointments for Britishers only while
Muslims were debarred from all official positions. The Islamic educational
system was replaced by British one. Then Muslims were forced to change their
religion to Christianity and were compelled to send their children to co
educational institutes and abandon purdha.
Atrocities of Congress
on Muslims
After formation of Congress ministers Muslims had to bear their
oppressive and tyrannical rule. Muslims were forbidden to eat beef. Those who
slaughtered ‘Mother Cow’ was killed. Islam was humiliated, Prayers and Azans
were interrupted. Hindi was made the official language. In addition to these,
they launched a scheme called “Vidya Mandir Scheme” to
convert non Hindus to Hindus. Congress clearly stated:
“India belongs to the
Hindus and if Muslims wish to live in India, they should accept Hinduism.”
According to Nehru three coloured flags were hoisted to prove
that:
“There are only two
parties in the country The Congress and the British.”
Hindu Muslim Riots
The Hindu Muslim riots in creased during the Congress rule
throughout the country. The Hindus were free to make the Muslim victims of
their high handedness. The houses of muslims were set on fire. Massacre of the
Muslims became the routine of the day.
Conclusion
On the basis of above mentioned factors and bitter attitude of
British and Congress the Muslims apprehended that they would lose their entity
if they remained a part of Hindu society. Therefore they quitted Congress and
demanded separate land on the ground that they were different nation from
Hindus. According to Quaid-e-Azam:
“The Muslims demanded
Pakistan where they can rule in accordance with their own system of life, their
cultural development, their traditions and Islamic law.”