Another voice that speaks against the extremists who have been having a hey day with Islam. Another reason why it is important as Pakistanis to speak up and not let the retrogrades control the agenda.
The Vision of Muhammad Ali Jinah (The Father of Modern Pakistan) Should Be Followed
“As a Muslim who believes in the human rights principles, I was saddened by the scene of destruction wrought by the Taliban on Buddhist temples in Afghanistan. I was grieved by the silence of my Muslim brethren. We cannot afford to see this decadence continue. We will not be able to maintain that we are moderate and middle-roaders if we fail to do our job as middle-roaders. If we fail, the extremists will fill the land with slogans of hate and challenge. For this reason, it is very important, indeed necessary, that a modern Islamic state does not allow itself to be constrained by the conditions imposed upon it by extremist groups that use Islamic teachings to pursue non-Islamic programs.”
“The vision of Muhammad Ali Jinah [the father of modern Pakistan] of a modern Islamic state is that of a welfare state that draws its inspiration from the principles and teachings of Islam and is founded on democratic foundations that guard and respect the individual, and offer men, women, and children equal rights regardless of their religious beliefs and political views. It is a model that we should emulate.”
Jo Naam, Wahi Pahchan…Pakistan Pakistan