11th September marks the death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. On this day in 1948, barely a year after independence, he departed from this world — but he left behind a timeless legacy of character, discipline, and integrity.
For Today’s
Youth, His Life Is Not Just History; It Is A Roadmap For The Future
Jinnah
lived with dignity, and yes — he was known for his elegance, refined clothing,
and Savile Row suits from London’s Henry Poole & Co. In today’s terms, one
suit would cost nearly £30,000 (about 10.8 million rupees). But here lies the
real message: He never funded his lifestyle with corruption. Every penny came
from his own hard-earned income as a world-class barrister. His life tells us
that dignity and refinement are not in stolen wealth, farmhouses, or luxury
cars, but in honest earnings.
“And do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that [they might aid] you to consume a portion of the wealth of the people in sin, while you know [it is unlawful].” - (Qur’an 2:188)
The Qur’an warns against consuming wealth unjustly. In our
society, corruption is often overlooked. People flaunt ill-gotten gains without
shame. But Jinnah’s first message for us is clear: live an honest life, free
from corruption.
Discipline
and Respect for Law
Unlike
other leaders of his time, Jinnah never went to jail. Gandhi, Nehru, Motilal
Nehru, Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar, Maulana Shaukat Ali — all of them were
imprisoned for their protests. Yet, Jinnah achieved the greatest victory of
all: he gave us a country without ever breaking the law.
His
philosophy was simple: you can never achieve your goal by violating the law;
you must remain within the law. This reflects the Qur’anic principle of Taqwa.
“And
whoever fears Allah — He will make for him a way out, and provide for him from
where he does not expect.” - (Qur’an 65:2-3)
Breaking the law of the land, when it does not contradict religion, is in essence violating the spirit of God’s command. Jinnah’s life was a perfect model of this principle. Jinnah showed us that greatness comes from character. He took pride in his living, in his dress, in his speech — but above all, in his integrity. These were not superficial traits; they were reflections of inner discipline.
To The
Youth Of Pakistan
• Take
pride in your living — but make sure it is earned honestly.
• Take
pride in your clothing — but let it reflect dignity, not arrogance.
• Take
pride in your speech — let it be clear, respectful, and powerful.
• Above
all, build the trait that Jinnah embodied most: unshakable character.
The Qur’an
praises those with such character. God terms this trait as Taqwa - one who is willing to operate within the prescribed limits (of law).
“Indeed,
the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the one with the most taqwa.” - (Qur’an
49:13)
The
Call for Today
On this
11th of September, let us not only remember Jinnah’s death but also revive his
life’s message. He left us a nation with his honesty, his lawfulness, and his
character. The youth of Pakistan must rise with the same qualities if we are to
see Pakistan truly flourish.
Be like Jinnah. Live with
integrity. Respect the law. Build your character.
Pakistan
Painda Bad!
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