Lesson 01: Ideology

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Lesson 01: Ideology

Ideology is a set of ideas or norms on which the collective ideals of a community, nation or 'millat' are based. It also includes the sum total of principles set forth for the achievement of these common ideals. The Muslims follow the Islamic ideology, which simply means the way of life based on the tenets of Islam.



 



Islamic Concept of Nationhood



The Muslims believe that by virtue of their faith, they have an identity, separate and distinct from other nations of the world. This feeling of oneness among themselves combined with the consciousness of being separate from others is called 'Two Nation Theory'. Islam is a democratic way of life, and the Muslims strongly believe in the right of self-determination for all human beings. This principle implies that in all parts of the world, where the Muslims from a sizeable majority, they should be given a right to form an independent democratic state of their own, and living under this state they should avail the opportunity to order their individual and collective lives in accordance with their faith and belief.



 



The Two Nation Theory: Defined and Explained



Islam was introduced in South East Asia shortly after its advent. Muslims in India grew into a size able community within a short span of time. The Muslim community of South East Asia guarded its identity very keenly and cautiously.



Definition



The term 'Pakistan Ideology' refers to that set of beliefs and objectives which formed the basis of the Muslim freedom struggle in South-East Asia. This struggle was, of course, motivated by the Islamic faith and guided by the objective of establishing a Muslim state in the sub-continent, based on the principle that the Muslims and the non-Muslims in India were separate and distinct nations and the Muslims had a desire to order their individual and collective lives according to the tenets of Islam, living as free citizens of an independent democratic state.



The area, which now forms the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, had a non-Muslim population of about 3 to 5 percent. Non-Muslim living in this area knew that their rights will be better protected as citizens of a Muslim state, because in a Muslim state Non-Muslim citizens' civil and political rights are equal to the rights of the Muslim citizens. Due to this reason, the Christians, the Hindus and the other religious communities played an active role in the Pakistan movement. Sacrifices rendered by the non-Muslims during the days of the Pakistan Movement and the patriotic spirit with which they served Pakistan after its creation, stand as a bright example in our history and the history of nations.



 



 



 



 

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Class Sessions

1- Lesson 01: Ideology 2- Lesson 02: Components of the Pakistan Ideology 3- Lesson 03: Pakistan: The Outcome of Sustained Muslim Efforts 4- Lesson 04: The Aligarh Movement 5- Lesson 05: Establishment of the All India Muslim League 6- Lesson 06: The Khilafat Movement: Events and Outcomes 7- Lesson 07: Khilafat Movement: Results and Consequences 8- Lesson 08: The Pakistan Resolution 9- Lesson 09: The Cripps Mission 10- Lesson 10: Election 1945-46 11- Lesson 11: The Cabinet Mission Plan 12- Lesson 12: The Simla Conference 13- Lesson 13: The Third June Plan 14- Lesson 14: Indian Independence Act 15- Lesson 01: Background of Initial Problems 16- Lesson 02: Problems of the New Born State of Pakistan 17- Lesson 03: Accession of the Princely States 18- Lesson 04: Efforts for Resolving the Problems 19- Lesson 05: National Solidarity and Stability 20- Lesson 01: Location 21- Lesson 02: Temperature Zones 22- Lesson 03: Imbalanced Economic Growth and Regional Disparities 23- Lesson 05: Tourist Attractions in Pakistan 24- Lesson 06: Map-Reading 25- Lesson 04: Pakistan's Geo-Strategic Position 26- Lesson 01: The Objectives Resolution 27- Lesson 02: Islamic Provisions of the 1956 Constitution 28- Lesson 03: Islamic Provisions of the 1962 Constitution 29- Lesson04: Islamic Provisions of the 1973 Constitution 30- Lesson 05: Steps towards Islamization (1949-1977) 31- Lesson 06: Steps towards Islamization (Since 1977) 32- Lesson 07: Rights and Responsibilities (Duties) 33- Lesson 08: Human Rights 34- Lesson 09: Fundamental Human Rights Adopted by the UN 35- Lesson 01: Administrative Structure of Pakistan 36- Lesson 02: Organs of the Federal Government and their Functions 37- Lesson 03: Provincial Governments: Their Powers and Functions 38- Lesson 04: Concept of Good Governance in Islam 39- Lesson 01: Culture of Pakistan 40- Lesson 02: Important Ancient Sites of Cultural Significance 41- Lesson 03: Important Buildings of the Muslim Period 42- Lesson 04: Common Characteristics of the Pakistani Culture 43- Lesson 05: Gender Equity: Issues and Problems 44- Lesson 06: Rights of Women in Islam 45- Lesson 07: Policies for Women Participation In Socio-Political Affairs of Pakistan 46- Lesson 01: Languages of Pakistan 47- Lesson 02: CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF URDU 48- Lesson 03: Regional Languages of Pakistan 49- Lesson 01: MEANING OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION 50- Lesson 02: Significance of National Integration in an Islamic Democratic State 51- Lesson 03: Problems of National Integration in Pakistan 52- Lesson 01: What is planning? 53- Lesson 02: Economic Planning in the Light of Five Year Plans 54- Lesson 03: Economic Planning in Pakistan: a Bird's Eye View 55- Lesson 01: WHAT IS FOREIGN POLICY? 56- Lesson 02: Factors Determining the Foreign Policy of Pakistan 57- Lesson 03: Pakistan's Foreign Relations with China 58- Lesson 04: Islamic Republic of Pakistan and India 59- Lesson 05: Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Iran 60- Lesson 06: Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan 61- Lesson 07: Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia