Dawn was founded by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. In a run-up to his birthday celebrations this year, tell us, and the Quaid, in one sentence how you think Jinnah would have viewed his and our Pakistan today. Please give your name, age, profession and location at the end of your message. For example, “Pakistan is indeed your dream come true.” —Shehla Mirza, 27, physician, Peshawar
A selection of these comments will be published in the Quaid-i-Azam Day (December 25) Special edition of Dawn.
First, he would have cried and wept. Then he would have gathered the masses once again like he did before and would ask them to bring about a Pakistani Arab Spring- a rebellion against corrupt leaders, the establishment, the mullas, the taliban, injustice, hypocrisy and everything else that is wrong in the country today. He would show the country the truth path of enlightenment and tell them once and for all that his idea of Pakistan was not to create an Islamic state, but a state for the Muslims of the sub-continent (there is a difference), where people from all other religions would also be free to follow their faith.
Zahid, Economist, 31, Canada.
After Quaid’s death, all we needed was someone who can carry on his legacy but that wasn’t to happen as we know.
So, by just knowing that not even a single Leader (as we call them landlord in Pakistan) came out and sincerely work for the betterment of his country, would be enough to give him a heart attack.
Pakistan Zindabad
A democratic, liberal and progressive Pakistan!
Ayub Aulia (London)
I have lived in pakistan all my life, and have recently moved to uk for university. People from all over the world come here for a degree and of course we also have a lot of indians too. It brings me great sadness to see how, indians who got there independence with us, and had to cater a large population have actually reached a point where they get much more respect than us. I have felt a certain amount of hate towards us as a nation. I believe its time to neglect what has been done in the past and to move forward with new goals to build a better, more respectful Pakistan. P.s I do not have any problem towards India, but grief to what’s being done to our beautiful nation.
Asher Bin Asad, 21, Student, Exeter (United Kingdom)
Thank you Asad for your kind words for my country. Best of luck.
– Pravin
We second and third generation of Pakistan destroyed Pakistan of Mohmmad Ali Jinah. We care about ourselves, we do not care about Pakistan. I wish all Pakistanis will do what Mohmmad Ali Jinah did for Pakistan, it will be best country in the world soon.
taimoor,24,bba(student),peshawar
Quaid e Azam would have tears in his eyes and a hope in his heart , facing towards the youth.
64 years have been passed and we are walking on a wrong path since our independence. Instead of focusing on our number one enemy the poverty, we are wasting our energies on religious and sectarian issues, suppressing our minorities and do not respect law. We still can make Pakistan a better place if we follow Quid’s vision which he talked about in his speech to constituent assembly of Pakistan on 11th September, 1948. He spoke of an inclusive and impartial government, religious freedom, rule of law and equality for all. He also advocated the separation of religion and state. Let’s do not waste more time and follow the Quid’s vision as other nations are leaving us behind.
Sarmad Malik, 54, Engineer USA
He would ask himself, “Did I made Pakistan for the Land Lords, the Mullahs and the Generals?”
May His soul live in Pakistan , that he carved out of a nation, which existed years and years, allowed all people to live in harmony, and let live again in peace, let the hatred to be removed in the mind and plant peace, Jinnah I wish I were there during your time, Almighty Lord of the most loved on this world will allow all to have peace and The Almighty will help you .
What Mohammad Ali Jinnah did Pakistan, he wanted every Pakistani should work hard and make his own life and do something for Pakistan. Still it is not too late. If every Pakistani will do what Mohammad Ali Jinnah wanted us to do. It will be best country in the entire world.
Mohammad Ali Jinnah wanted every Pakistani to be educated and work for Pakistan as he did and set the example for every one.
Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s vision for Pakistan was that it will be the best country in the world but these enemies of Pakistan destroyed this country by robing the country’s wealth.
Mohammad Ali Jinnah wanted Pakistan to the the greatest country in the world. What Mohammad Ali Jinnah did for Pakistan if every citizen of Pakistan will do this country will be the best country in the world.
Mohmmad Ali Jinnah wanted ever citizen to be like him and sacrifice his/her life for Pakistan and make this country the best country of the world. That was his dream.
It is good that Qaid is dead; had he been alive, seeing the present state of Pakistan, he must have died again.
Any how, Pakistanis need to remember that founders of Pakistan were highly educated Muslims with a visions. They hold faith strongly but were open to new ideas.
Presently, Pakistan has to categories of people, 1. so-called educated elite who have nothing to do with Islam and consider it backward 2. Uneducated masses determined to simulate 6th-century society.
Only Allah can rescue Pakistan now.
Imran, 32, Canada.
My heart ache when I think that this is the Quaid’s Country. What was his dream and what these people of Pakistan did to his dream country. Mohmmad Ali Jinah and his fellow workers sacrified their weath and their lives for this country and the second and third generation did to this wonderful country.
Had Mr Jinnah been among us today,Pakistan, undoubtedly, would have been an ideal state.
Mansoor Banglani,34,Teacher,Thul Jacobabad
If Jinnah comes to life again and see what kind of turmoil our country is in, he would definitely say “I knew you will ruin it”
– Iqbal, 25, Technology Consultant, Iraq
Be “Pakistani”. Be what you are believed to be…..
tarun,24,engineer,Pune
He would say like..”This is not like i thought to be..but still there is hope…just keep your faith and face it”
Anam Siddiqui, 23, Application Engineer, Lahore
I am Pakistani first, I belong to KP and my religion is my private matter which has got nothing to do with affairs of the state. I wish all Pakistani think in Pakistan the way our great leaderQuaid set an example for us.
Mullahs have ruined Pakistan. We should stand up and follow Quaid’s vision. God bless Pakistan.
Latif Khan, 60, HSE Consultant,London.
No Question that this is not the Pakistan he fought for…But I am sure he would have said again…”Musalmaan Museebat mein ghabraya nahi kartey”
Kashif Masud – 29 Snr Radio Optimiser, UK
Quaid e Azam was always confident about his work n ideas, he would rather wish for us to never loss hope n keep ideas strong, work hard with a positive aproach …! Maria Amir, 22, student, Pakistan.
If Mr. Jinnah came today and go to the streets of Paksitan he will say,”I will never forgive …..on what you have done…….but still its not too late”
Chemical Engineer, United kingdom
If Mr Jinnah saw Pakistan as it is today, he would be disappointed and very dissatisfied with how little “WE THE PEOPLE” have contributed to save our motherland. Nevertheless the strong character of our Quaid won’t allow him to give up and he will once again create an awakening movement and guide us as a leader, For he truly is “the Father of our Nation.”
Zulekha Karim
18, student
Karachi