Did you intend Pakistan to be Secular or Islamic? Asks Tyrone Trellis of MA Jinnah
Tryone Trellis shares his views about MA Jinnah and the future of Pakistan1. What are the most admirable qualities of Mr. Jinnah?His honesty, his principles.
2. What parallels/similarities can you draw between Mr. Jinnah and Imran Khan?Not much. Imran Khan seems to mean well but can he go the distance? I don’t know.
3. If you could ask Mr. Jinnah some questions what would they be?Do you still see the shadow of the nation you dreamt of in Pakistan?
Finally, settle it, did you desire Pakistan to be secular or Islamic?
Comment by Susan McKenize: Good questions – after I read this timeline I think he meant it to be enlightened Islamic. That means he wanted it to be Islamic but that other religions would be able to freely practice and have their own way of life too but with mutual respect for all. See the time post and see if you agree with me:
4. What do you remember most about Mr. Jinnah when you think of him?His fair play and objectivity.
5. Where does Mr. Jinnah stand compared to other world leaders?He is a world hero and should be better known. We haven’t sold him to the world like India sold Gandhi.
Comment by Susan McKenzie: I think the world has bought the idea that Gandhi was a man of peace in that he advocated a non-violent response.6. What question should I have asked but I have not?Do you know of any flaws or biases committed by Jinnah?
Comment by Susan McKenzie: Good question. He is a man so will not be perfect. For me the border was not drawn properly but it may be that it was the best that could be achieved. Also with the benefit of hindsight – to have a split nation – an East and West Pakistan really was not viable in the long term. I have not investigated what impact that had on the border drawing. I feel India should be more generous and accommodating in this area but it is not easy to give up sovereign territory.
7. Is there one thing that you know about Mr. Jinnah that people don’t generally know about?
He did break rules and was partly responsible for the divide with East Pakistan.
8. How is Mr. Jinnah still relevant for Pakistan?
He is the founder. How is Washington relevant to Americans? He is relevant in the same way. He is a visionary and a great man.
9. What can Mr. Jinnah teach the younger generation?
To be humble and disciplined and objective.
10. Is there anything Mr. Jinnah can teach the world?
The same as above and also how to be compassionate as well as resolute in crisis.
11. Do you regret not being part of a greater India?
No.
12. What have your parents/grandparents said about Mr. Jinnah?
Nothing much. I’ve seen my mom live the ideals Jinnah expounded. She didn’t need to speak about him, she could have walked with him as one.
13. Why do you keep Mr. Jinnah in such high esteem?
He is a man who is a role model and a great inspiration.
Add this question:
How can the youth learn from Jinnah?
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Tryone Trellis shares his views about MA Jinnah and the future of Pakistan1. What are the most admirable qualities of Mr. Jinnah?His honesty, his principles.
4. What do you remember most about Mr. Jinnah when you think of him?His fair play and objectivity.
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