Chowrangi

As Muslims we should have belief in the Unseen (that which cannot be seen). A part of the Unseen is the Jinn. Not believing in their existence is an opening to the path of disbelief in Islam itself.

*Both the Qur’an and the Sunnah confirm Jinn’s existence and it is one of the traits of the believer to believe in their existence. Complete search shows that the Jinn are mentioned in more than forty verses of the Qur’an, which are spread in ten of its Surahs.

History is witness to it, whenever Muslims lost touch with Islam and gave into worldly cravings, the worshiping of wealth and love of this world; they lost their status in the world (and, of course, the Hereafter).

A prime example is the time of Genghis Khan. One of the orientalists said: “when the Muslims turned away from their religious teachings and became ignorant of its wisdom and its laws, and deviated towards the contradictory (man-made) laws taken from the opinions of men, there spread in them immorality of character, falsehood, hypocrisy, ill-will and hatefulness increased in them. Their unity disintegrated and they became ignorant of their present and future state and became unaware of what will harm them or will benefit them. They have become contented with life in which they eat, drink, sleep and compete not with others, in superiority.”

Why Was the Islamic Republic of Pakistan formed? This question keeps on nagging me. Also, why was it decided to name it ‘Islamic’ Republic of Pakistan?

Let’s go down the memory lane of the history of Pakistan and search for answers. Flashback. Whoa, where am I? The place seems to be set up for some conference. It says on the banner that it is the Muslim League’s Annual Conference in Allahabad. History tells me that it must be the conference that was held on 29th and 30th of December 1930. Dear me, is that Allama Muhammad Iqbal (B. A. (Arabic and Philosophy) - Government College, Lahore. Awarded Jamaluddin Gold Medal for securing highest marks in Arabic, and another Gold Medal in English;M.A. (Philosophy) - Government College, Lahore. Secured first rank in Punjab state and awarded Gold Medal.Reader in Arabic, Oriental College, Lahore;Ph.D., Munich University, Germany (Thesis: Development of Metaphysics in Persia)). Shush, apparently he is about to give a speech. Let’s hear what he has got to say…

Couple of weeks back Indian plane so called mistakenly intercepted into Pakistani territories marking borders of Lahore and Azad Kashmir. Pakistani Government devaluing enormity of the situation quite abruptly rejected any claims regarding intentional violation of demarcated boundaries. Since then as is the trend with media these days, different theories and interpretations have been put forward by different news channels and political analysts most of which have narrated tales and visions supported by perceived hideous conspiracies fashioned by plotters at national level in the neighboring country.

Far too many historical wrongs need apologies from the collective conscience of humanity. All the problems arise when some bigger power start telling the lesser nations as how they ought to live and what should be their concept of freedom or social justice.

In the colonial era, its an open secret and a very dark corner of the history of mankind as how the evangelistic spirit of an imperial powers ruined the social structure and stability of society, by the so called enlightening the natives.

Every year, right before the Eid and in Eid days, dacoities and robberies increase in all the major cities of Pakistan. Robbers become so fearless, they start breaking into the houses in broad day light, and they rule in the nights of Ramadan and Eid, whereas police remains busy in collecting “Eidi”.

Two years ago people of Pakistan went through the turmoil, suffering and agony that rebonded them as a nation. The earthquake that struck on October 8, 2005 precisely at 08:50:38 AM in Kashmir and Northern Areas of Pakistan left thousands dead and millions homeless in its wake. During the months that followed, Pakistanis across the globe collaborated as single unit for relief and rehabilitation of earthquake victims. While there were some cases of corruption as few black sheep tried to take advantage of people’s misery, all in all Earthquake 2005 was an incident that revitalized the national spirit.

Cabinet meeting was underway. ADC came near Quaid-e-Azam and asked, “Sir, shall we serve coffee or tea”? Quaid-e-Azam became stunned, and said sternly, “These people haven’t come here after taking their tea or coffee from their homes”? ADC went bonkers. Quaid-e-Azam continued his talk and said,”Any minister who wants a coffee or tea, should go back to his home and take whatever he wants, the money of nation is for the nation and not at all for the ministers.” After this order, until he remained in rule, only drinking water was served in the cabinet meeting.

Muslim movement of Tehrik Tahafuz-e-Khatam-e-Nabuwat which was started after Qadyanis attacked and tortured Muslim students on the railway station of Chenab Nagar (Rabwa) on 29th May 1974 compelled the then government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto to call the Qadyanis non-Muslims.

In the regard of demands by the sacred and historic Tehrik Tahafuz-e-Khatam-e-Nabuwat, special committee of National Assemble of Pakistan did record 28 meetings and 96 sittings to discuss the matter in just two months. It was the longest meeting of National Assembly which was remained in session continuously.

On 14th August, 1947 when billions of Muslims snatched their homeland from British and Hindus, all the dreams were about freedom, independence and the foundation of state which will be sovereign in its decisions and policies.

Over the years what has crudely been exposed are the fake claims of our sovereignty that our rulers harangue about at every forum at any given time. These gaping limits show our vulnerability to external dictates and inability to adopt and independent position on even internal issues. Notorious telephone calls by US-authorities to Pakistani authorities demanding a particular alteration in policies and decisions are an open secret. They have been the defining points of US-Pakistan “strategic” relationships.