Both addresses converge on the idea of a separate Muslim state. Iqbal’s vision, presented in 1930, laid the philosophical foundation, highlighting the distinct identity of Muslims. Jinnah’s Islamia College statement, in 1945, translated this vision into a political demand, emphasizing the practical necessity of a separate nation to ensure the well-being and progress of Muslims within a framework of justice and equality. Together, these addresses played a pivotal role in shaping the ideology that led to the creation of Pakistan.
In his Allahabad Address of 1930, Allama Iqbal presented the idea of an independent Muslim state in the northwestern regions of the Indian subcontinent. He articulated the need for a separate Muslim state to protect the rights and interests of Muslims, who were a distinct socio-political entity.
Iqbal’s vision in this address laid the groundwork for the creation of Pakistan. He emphasized the cultural, social, and economic differences between Muslims and Hindus, suggesting that Muslims should have their own sovereign state to safeguard their identity and promote their interests.
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, in his address at Islamia College in 1945, reiterated the principles that would later shape the ideology of Pakistan. He emphasized the importance of unity among Muslims and the need for a separate state where they could freely practice their religion and preserve their distinct cultural and social identity.
Jinnah’s Islamia College statement further clarified the demand for a separate homeland for Muslims in British India. He stressed that Muslims should have the opportunity to develop their own political, social, and economic systems in accordance with the principles of justice and equality.