Pakistani Constritution
What are the Islamic Provisions of 1956 Constitution?
Introduction: Pakistan came into existence on 14th August/1947. The main objectives of this event were to enforce the Sovereignty of Almighty Allah, to enforce Islamic democracy, for the revival of Islamic Image and identity, to protect and preserve Islamic culture and Civilization, and several other. It is as Quaid-e-Azam said, ‘we did not demand Pakistan to acquire a piece of land, but we wanted a homeland where we could introduce Islamic Principles’.
Hence it is evident that main driving force responsible for the creation of Pakistan is Islam. Also it is safe to assume that Islam and its teaching will have an importance in the Policies and Laws of Pakistan. Doing so, not so long after the creation of Pakistan objective resolution was passed in 1949. According to it; i. Sovereignty belongs to Allah alone but He has delegated it to the State of Pakistan through its people for being exercised within the limits prescribed by Him as a sacred trust. ii. The State shall exercise its powers and authority through the chosen representatives of the people. iii. The principles of democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance and social justice, as enunciated by Islam, shall be fully observed. iv. Muslims shall be enabled to order their lives in the individual and collective spheres in accordance with the teachings of Islam as set out in the Quran and Sunnah. v. Adequate provision shall be made for the minorities to freely profess and practice their religions and develop their cultures. vi. Pakistan shall be a federation. vii. Fundamental rights shall be guaranteed. viii. The judiciary shall be independent.
This document was used as the preamble of 1956 constitution. The Islamic provisions of 1956 constitution are;
Conclusion:
These were the Islamic provisions of the first republic of Pakistan. These provisions comprehensively covered the religious
Introduction: Pakistan came into existence on 14th August/1947. The main objectives of this event were to enforce the Sovereignty of Almighty Allah, to enforce Islamic democracy, for the revival of Islamic Image and identity, to protect and preserve Islamic culture and Civilization, and several other. It is as Quaid-e-Azam said, ‘we did not demand Pakistan to acquire a piece of land, but we wanted a homeland where we could introduce Islamic Principles’.
Hence it is evident that main driving force responsible for the creation of Pakistan is Islam. Also it is safe to assume that Islam and its teaching will have an importance in the Policies and Laws of Pakistan. Doing so, not so long after the creation of Pakistan objective resolution was passed in 1949. According to it; i. Sovereignty belongs to Allah alone but He has delegated it to the State of Pakistan through its people for being exercised within the limits prescribed by Him as a sacred trust. ii. The State shall exercise its powers and authority through the chosen representatives of the people. iii. The principles of democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance and social justice, as enunciated by Islam, shall be fully observed. iv. Muslims shall be enabled to order their lives in the individual and collective spheres in accordance with the teachings of Islam as set out in the Quran and Sunnah. v. Adequate provision shall be made for the minorities to freely profess and practice their religions and develop their cultures. vi. Pakistan shall be a federation. vii. Fundamental rights shall be guaranteed. viii. The judiciary shall be independent.
This document was used as the preamble of 1956 constitution. The Islamic provisions of 1956 constitution are;
Conclusion:
These were the Islamic provisions of the first republic of Pakistan. These provisions comprehensively covered the religious