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Jinnah's primary motive in creating Pakistan was to safeguard the rights of Muslims in the Indian subcontinent, rather than aiming to establish a state where Sharia law would be implemented. His stance can be best described as essentially secular. He shared an interpretation of Islam that was in alignment with the views of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. When Jinnah expressed his intention to establish an Islamic state, he was essentially advocating for the creation of a secular state. He believed that Islam inherently supported the idea of secularism.
To better understand Jinnah's perspective, it is beneficial to study the writings of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan(the ideological father of jinnah). Sir Syed rejected much of the Hadith literature from which many Islamic laws are derived. He also rejected the notion of miracles and likened revelation not to angels conveying messages to Muhammad, but to a realization of truth,similar to Thomas Jefferson. Just as Thomas Jefferson believed in a rational understanding of religion, Sir Syed's approach to Islam emphasized reason and understanding over blind adherence to traditional interpretations. Jinnah followed this pragmatic and rational approach in shaping his vision for Pakistan.
To better understand Jinnah's perspective, it is beneficial to study the writings of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan(the ideological father of jinnah). Sir Syed rejected much of the Hadith literature from which many Islamic laws are derived. He also rejected the notion of miracles and likened revelation not to angels conveying messages to Muhammad, but to a realization of truth,similar to Thomas Jefferson. Just as Thomas Jefferson believed in a rational understanding of religion, Sir Syed's approach to Islam emphasized reason and understanding over blind adherence to traditional interpretations. Jinnah followed this pragmatic and rational approach in shaping his vision for Pakistan.
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