‘The Quaid’ of the young nation

Quaid-e-Azam with a group of Quetta students

Quaid-e-Azam’s care, consideration and counselling for children, especially for youth, knew no bounds. There is one enlightening story after another how he advised, counselled, groomed and rejuvenated the young nation during Pakistan Movement and for the future.

Once, in April, 1945, the Quaid visited a school in Qalat, Balochistan, with his host, Khan of Qalat. As a little boy shook hands with him, the Quaid pointed towards the Khan of Qalat and asked this boy as to he was. The boy replied, “Our king”. Next Quaid-e-Azam inquired with the little boy about himself and asked whether the boy knew him. The boy answered, “you are our king’s guest”. Finally, the Quaid asked the boy to introduce himself. The boy said,” I am a Baloch”. At this point, the Quaid gestured towards the Khan of Qalat and earnestly requested him to tell children that they were first Muslims and later the rest of the identities.

Among Muslim League’s monumental problems at the threshold of independence was scarcity of resources as the young nation was all set to embark on the road to development. It was at a Muslim League crucial meeting at the Sindh Government House Karachi, attended by Ghulam Hussain Hiddayat, Chief Minister of Sindh and Shaheed Soharwardi, that the Quaid advised the young nation to practice austerity, economise resources and believe in the magical principle of self-help, self-reliance and self-actualisation.

The importance Quaid-e-Azam attached to the youth and the inspiration he provided them need no introduction. When, in 1941, Raja Ghazanfar Ali, the Quaid’s close aide and admirer and Sir Sikandar Hayyat, chief minister of Punjab, desired to meet the Quaid, who was then attending the annual congregation of Muslim Students’ Federation in Lahore, the Quaid politely refused to give them appointments and requested them to check for his schedule with the office-bearers of the MSF who were coordinating all his appointments during this period.

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Mr. Jinnah in the Courtroom

Mr. Frank Moraes, Chief Editor of The Indian Express has described Quaid-i-Azam in the following words: “Watch him in the court room as he argues a case. Few lawyers command a more attentive audience. No man is more adroit in presenting his case. If to achieve the maximum result with minimum effort is the hallmark of artistry, Mr. Jinnah is an artist in his craft. He likes to get down to the bare bones of a brief. In stating the essentials of a case, his manner is masterly. The drab courtroom acquires an atmosphere as he speaks. Juniors crane their necks forward to follow every movement of his tall, well groomed figure; senior counsels listen closely; the judge is all attention.”

A Beautiful Picture of the Quaid

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Quaid-e-Azam's advice to students

Quaid-e-Azam addressing a group of students

1. My young friends, I look forward to you as the real makers of Pakistan, do not be exploited and do not be misled. Create amongst yourselves complete unity and solidarity. Set an example of what youth can do. Your main occupation should be in fairness to yourself, to your parents, in fairness to the State, to devote your attention to your studies. If you fritter away your energies now, you will always regret.

2. Develop a sound sence of dicipline,Character,Initiative and a solid Academic Background.You must devote yourself whole-heartedly to your studies, for that is your first obligation to yourselves, your parents and to the State.You must learn to obey for only then you can learn to command. (Islamic College, Peshawar - 12th April, 1948)

3. Pakistan is proud of her youth, particularly the students, who are nation builders of tomorrow. They must fully equip themselves by discipline, education, and training for the arduous task lying ahead of them.

Quaid-e-Azam Related philatelic Material

Different countries issued the stamps on Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah (The Founder of Pakistan).



LIST OF COUNTRIES WITH YEARS.

Burkina Faso
1988 – Famous Persons

Indonesia
1990– Indonesia Pakistan Economic and Cultural Co-operation Organization (IPECC)

Iran
1976 – 12th Anniversary of Regional Co-operation for Development (RCD)
1976 – Birth Centenary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Ivory Coast
1976 – Birth Centenary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Jordan
1976 – Birth Centenary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Jinnah as a fashion icon

Quaid-e-Azam, Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s achievement as the founder of Pakistan has dominated his reputation in a public life spanning 42 years. But his multidimensional personality led him to play several roles with distinction: one of the brightest legal luminaries India, an ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity, a distinguished parliamentarian and constitutionalist, an indefatigable freedom-fighter, a dynamic Muslim leader, a political strategist and, of course, one of the great nation-builders of modern times.


Little wonder then that so much less has been written about his personal life which is interesting in its own right. His taste and sense of style made him one of the most well-dressed and sophisticated men in the world.

A Barrister - Not an Actor

A judge asked Quaid-e-Azam to speak a little louder. Quaid-e-Azam retorted;

“I am a barrister, not an actor.”

The Prime Minister of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with the Quaid-e-Azam in 1948

Quaid-e-Aazam at the residence of Sir Abdullah Haroon

Quaid-e-Azam with School Girls

Jawaharlal Nehru with Quaid-e-Azam in Simla, 1946

Quaid-e-Azam described Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru as “the impetuous Pandit who never unlearns or learns anything and never grows old”. He summed up his observations “Pandit Nehru is nothing but Peter Pan.”

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Audio Files (Speeches & Statements of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah)

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Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah & Pakistan Movement

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Books

Miscellaneous

Pakistan National Songs ( Milli Naghmay )

Jinnah --- The Artistic Jeweller

In February 1938, Quaid-i-Azam observed that primary branches of the Muslim League had been established in every district, in every town, and every village, and they were gathering the precious stones rubies, sapphires and diamonds, the scattered energies and talents of the Muslim community. He added: “When you have got an artistic jeweler to set them it will be a jewel which you will be proud of.” Verily Quaid-e-Azm was the artistic jeweler, and he produced the jewel --- Pakistan

The Youth Speaks

THE PAKISTAN MENIFESTO

ISSUED BY

Muslim Youth Study Circle

PAKISTAN

IS OUR

DELIVERANCE: DEFENCE: DESTINY

WE DENY

That we are one nation.
With the Hindus and the rest.

Nothing unites us save arbitrary geographical boundary and temporary shackles of slavery.

Nationality based on either of these must in its very nature be unnatural. It cannot, it will not last.

That we have any idea of exploiting or dominating others
We are self-respecting people. We respect others rights as well respect our own. We want to live and let live. None need fear PAKISTAN!

WE DECLARE

That we are a NATION not a "minority"
A NATION of a hundred million, greater than Germans in Greater Germany and what is more, we are a NATION with our own distinctive culture and civilization, language and literature, art and architecture, names and nomenclature, sense of value and proportion, legal laws and moral codes, customs and calendar, history and traditions, aptitudes and ambitions, in short, we have our own distinctive outlook on life and of life. By all cannons of International Law we are a NATION.

Statue of Qaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah in York University Toronto

 

The 1.5-metre-high bronze casting on stone plinth was created by David Mcdougall, a graduate student in York’s Faculty of Fine Arts, who was selected by the PSA on the recommendation of his supervisor, Brandon Vickerd, professor in York’s Department of Visual Arts. Mcdougall, who specializes in figurative sculpture, said he enjoyed the unveiling of his first public commission. “It was a great feeling,” he said. “I was very excited to see my work on campus. It was a great day.”

Unity, Faith, Discipline

 

(Photo credit: Nauman Malik)

We need to follow this as a Nation to progress.