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Corruption

1. "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 it down with an iron hand."

11th August 1947, the Quaid-i-Azam identified the first duty of his government as the
maintenance of law and order. He defined his second priority in the following words:


2. Corruption is a curse in India and amongst Muslims, especially the so-called educated and
intelligentsia. Unfortunately, it is this class that is selfish and morally and intellectually corrupt. No
doubt this disease is common, but amongst this particular class of Muslims it is rampant.

M.A. Jinnah to Ispahani, 6 May 1945
Women

3. No nation can ever be worthy of its existence that cannot take its women along with the men. No
struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men. There are two
powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and
rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women.

Youth/ Students

6. I insist you to strive. Work, Work and only work for satisfaction with patience, humbleness and serve thy
nation. (All India Muslim Students Conference Jalandhur, 15 Nov 1942)

4. 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.

5. Develop a sound sense of discipline, 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)


Education

10. Without education it is complete darkness and with education it is light. Education is a matter of life and death to
our nation. The world is moving so fast that if you do not educate yourselves you will be not only completely left
behind, but will be finished up. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) had enjoined his followers to go even to China in the pursuit
of knowledge. If that was the commandment in those days when communications were difficult, then, truly, Muslims
as the true followers of the glorious heritage of Islam, should surely utilize all available opportunities. No sacrifice of
time or personal comfort should be regarded too great for the advancement of the cause of education.



Islam/ Quran


9. You have asked me to give you a message. What message can I give you? We have got the great message in the
Quran for our guidance and enlightenment. (Message to NWFP Muslim Students Federation, April 1943)
Pakistan
There is no power on earth that can undo Pakistan. (Speech at a Mammoth Rally at the University
Stadium, Lahore on 30th October. 1947.)



Equality of Citizens/ Constitution

We are starting with this fundamental principle that we are all citizens and equal citizens of one State.
(Presidential Address to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 11th August, 1947.)
The constitution of Pakistan has yet to be framed by the Pakistan Constituent Assembly. I do not know what the
ultimate shape of this constitution is going to be, but I am sure that it will be of a democratic type, embodying the
essential principle of Islam. Today, they are as applicable in actual life as they were 1,300 years ago. Islam and
its idealism have taught us democracy. It has taught equality of man, justice and fairplay to everybody. We are
the inheritors of these glorious traditions and are fully alive to our responsibilities and obligations as framers of
the future constitution of Pakistan. In any case Pakistan is not going to be a theocratic State to be ruled by
priests with a divine mission. We have many non-Muslims --Hindus, Christians, and Parsis --but they are all
Pakistanis. They will enjoy the same rights and privileges as any other citizens and will play their rightful part in
the affairs of Pakistan.(Broadcast talk to the people of the United States of America on Pakistan
recorded February, 1948.)

Minorities

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