“The Qur’an is the
general code for the Muslims, a religious, social, civil, commercial, military,
judicial, criminal and penal code. It regulates everything, from the ceremonies
of religion to those of daily life, from the salvation of the soul to the
health of the body, from the rights of all to those of each individual from
morality to crime; from punishment here to that in the life to come, and our
Holy Prophet Mohammad (Peace by upon Him) has enjoined on us that every Muslim
should possess a copy of the Qur’an and be his own priest. Therefore, Islam is
not merely confined to the spiritual tenets and doctrines or ritual and
ceremonies. It is a complete code regulating the whole Muslim society, every
department of life, collective and individual.” -- Message on the occasion of
Eid-ul-Fitr in October 1941
***
“You are free to go
to your temples, you are free to go to your mosques or to any other place of
worship in this State of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion or caste or
creed. That has nothing to do with the business of the State.”
“Man has indeed been called God’s Caliph in the Qur’an and if that description of man is to be of any significance it imposes upon us a duty to follow the Qur’an, to behave towards others as God behaves towards his mankind … All social regeneration and political freedom must finally depend on something that has deeper meaning in life. And that, if you allow me to say so, is Islam and Islamic spirit.” -- Message on Eid day Bombay13th November, 1939
***
“I have one
underlying principle in mind: the principle of Muslim democracy. It is my
belief that our salvation lies in following the golden rules of conduct set for
us by our great lawgiver, the Prophet of Islam. You will no doubt agree with me
that the first duty of a Government is to maintain law and order, so that the
life, property and religious beliefs of its subjects are fully protected by the
State.
“The second thing that occurs to me is this: One of the biggest curses from which India is suffering --I do not say that other countries are free from it, but, I think, our condition is much worse --is bribery and corruption. That really is a poison. We must put that down with an iron hand and I hope that you will take adequate measures as soon as it is possible for this Assembly to do so.
“Black marketing is another curse. Well, I know that
black-marketers are frequently caught and punished. Judicial sentences are
passed or sometimes fines only are imposed. Now you have to tackle this monster
which today is a colossal crime against society, in our distressed conditions,
when we constantly face shortage of food and other essential commodities of
life. A citizen who does black-marketing commits, I think, a greater crime than
the biggest and most grievous of crimes. These black-marketers are really
knowing, intelligent and ordinarily responsible people, and when they indulge
in black-marketing, I think they ought to be very severely punished, because
they undermine the entire system of control and regulation of food-stuffs and
essential commodities, and cause wholesale starvation and want and even death.
“The next thing that strikes me
is this: Here again it is a legacy which has been passed on to us. Along with
many other things, good and bad, has arrived this great evil --the evil of
nepotism and jobbery. This evil must be crushed relentlessly. I want to make it
quite clear that I shall never tolerate any kind of jobbery, nepotism or any
influence directly or indirectly brought to bear upon me. Wherever I will find
that such a practice is in vogue, or is continuing anywhere, low or high, I
shall certainly not countenance it.” -- Presidential address to the first
Constituent Assembly of Pakistan, Karachi, 11 August 1947
***
“I shall watch with keenness the
work of your Research Organization in evolving banking practices compatible
with Islamic ideas of social and economic life. The economic system of the West
has created almost insoluble problems for humanity and to many of us it appears
that only a miracle can save it from disaster that is not facing the world. It
has failed to do justice between man and man and to eradicate friction from the
international field. On the contrary, it was largely responsible for the two
world wars in the last half century. The Western world, in spite of its
advantages, of mechanization and industrial efficiency is today in a worse mess
than ever before in history. The adoption of Western economic theory and
practice will not help us in achieving our goal of creating a happy and contended
people. We must work our destiny in our
own way and present to the world an economic system based on true Islamic
concept of equality of manhood and social justice. We will thereby be
fulfilling our mission as Muslims and giving to humanity the message of peace
which alone can save it and secure the welfare, happiness and prosperity of
mankind.”—Address on occasion of
ceremony of state bank of Pakistan , July 1,1948
***
“When we say 'This flag (Muslim
League's flag) is the flag of Islam' they think we are introducing religion
into politics - a fact of which we are proud. Islam gives us a complete code.
It is not only religion but it contains laws, philosophy and politics. In fact,
it contains everything that matters to a man from morning to night. When we
talk of Islam we take it as all-embracing word. We do not mean any ill. The
foundation of our Islamic code is that we stand for liberty, equality and
fraternity.” --Address to the Gaya Muslim League Conference in January 1938
***
“The idea was that we should have a state in
which we could develop according to our own light and culture where principles
of Islamic social justice find free play.”-- October 11, 1947, in his address
to the officers of the Defense Services
***
“I cannot understand the logic
of those who have been deliberately and mischievously propagating that the
Constitution of Pakistan will not be based on Islamic Sharia. Islamic
principles today are as much applicable to life as they were 1300 years ago.”
“No doubt there are many people who do not quite appreciate when we talk of Islam. Some of our non-Muslim friends who do not quite appreciate when we talk of Islam. Islam is not only a set of rituals, traditions, and spiritual doctrines. Islam is a code for every Muslim, which regulates his life and his conduct in all aspects, social, political economic, etc. It is based on highest principles of honor, integrity, fair play and justice for all.”--Jan. 25th, 1948, Sindh Bar Association address
***
“We thank Providence for giving
us courage and faith to fight these forces of evil. If we take our inspiration
and guidance from the Holy Qur’an, the final victory I once again say will be
ours. You have only to develop the spirit of the mujahids. You are a nation
whose history is replete with people of wonderful grit, character and heroism.
Live up to your traditions and add to it another chapter of glory.”
“All I require of you now is
that every one of us to whom this message reaches must vow to himself and be
prepared to sacrifice his all, if necessary, in building up Pakistan as a
bulwark of Islam and as one of the greatest nations whose ideal is peace within
peace without.”
“Do not be afraid of death. Our
religion teaches us to be always prepared for death. We should face it bravely
to save the honor of Pakistan and Islam. There is no better salvation for a
Muslim than the death of a martyr for a righteous cause.” --Oct. 30, 1947,
rally at the University Stadium, Lahore
***
“Come forward as servants of
Islam. Organize the people economically, socially, educationally and
politically and I am sure that you will be a power accepted by everybody.”--
March 22, 1940, the presidential address on the opening of the All India Muslim
League 27th Session at Lahore
***
“Pakistan is not only practical
destination, actually it is only that destination, where you can save Islam
completely from destruction in this place.”-- Address to Aligarh University
Union, March 10, 1941
***
“I am confident that as we will
go forward, unity will grow more and more in use, one God, one Prophet, one
book (Qur’an), one Ummah (nation).” -- Address in Muslim League gathering,
April 4, 1943
***
“Meaning of making our
self-strong is to make our borders of Pakistan strong. In this way we will be
successful in our objective, our freedom, dignity, and respect. In this way we
will be getting high position of Islam, for that we are struggling now a days.”
“You attendees have requested
for a message – what message I shall give you? We already have Holy Qur’an in a
highest form of message, which is for guide and light for the path.” -- Address
to the Frontier Students Federation tribal area, April, 1943
***
Q. When you are saying, the
Muslims are a nation. Is its meaning Religion?
Ans. “To some extent, but not
only that, I think in connection of life, it means everything which is
important in life. You should know that Islam is not only religious belief. It
is complete way of life. --In an interview with Burly Nicolus Jan 11, 1944
***
Pakistan not only means freedom
and independence but Muslims ideology which has to be preserved which has come
to us a precious gift and treasure and which we hope, others will share with us. --Address to Frontier Muslim Students
Federation on 18th June 1945
***
Our pledge is not to make rich
to richer, and not to confine wealth in few hands (Surah Hasher, Ayaat). We
will enhance the standard of living of people. Our Ideal is Islamic economy not
wealthiest (sermaya daary) and people benefit and welfare and their
interest/betterment (mifadaat) should remain in consideration continuously. --Address
in Delhi Nov. 6, 1944
***
Now Muslims have been realizing
their responsibilities in every and each aspect of life. All Muslims Know that
commandments of Holy Qur’an are not limited the basic collective law (mujmooaa
Qawaneen) from Auqyanoose Sea to Ganga River, not only religion, but is the
base of civil safety laws too. Allah (s.w.t.) gives us the rights of human body
and his wealth, all are implemented under them. In fact Qur’an is a collective
combination of laws which covers every occasion of a Muslim’s life, such as
religious, cultural, civil, economical, financial, military, justice system,
crimes, moral, rituals for happy celebrations, tragedies. It gives us the guide
lines of our everyday life – our physical fitness (body health) to success of
life after death. It is guidance for an individual as well as the whole
society. It teaches us good manners and tells us about the punishments of this
world and hereafter, if someone does crime. Our Prophet Mohammed peace be upon
him obligate us to follow the holy Qur’an our self and convey its message to
others too. That is why Islam is not confine to some religious prayers and
rituals; actually it is complete way of life, worldly and life after death. --Message
on Eid day Sept. 9, 1945
***
We have to connect ourselves
with Qur’an, Hadith and Islamic moral and values, in which is complete
guidance. If we represent it in right way and follow them. --Address on March
6, 1946
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