Iqbal’s Allahabad Address, 1930

Allama Iqbal’s Allahabad Address in 1930 laid the groundwork for the creation of Pakistan. In his address, he envisioned:

i. Separate Muslim State:

Iqbal passionately advocated for a separate Muslim state to protect the distinct identity and rights of Muslims in the Indian subcontinent.

ii. Distinct Muslim Nation:

He emphasized that Muslims constituted a unique nation with its own cultural, social, and political values.

iii. Autonomy for Muslim Provinces:

Iqbal proposed the creation of autonomous Muslim provinces within the Indian federation, ensuring self-governance for Muslims.

iv. Political Unity:

Urging Muslim unity, Iqbal called for a collective effort to overcome internal differences and work towards shared political goals.

“I would like to see the Punjab, North-West Frontier Province, Sind, and Baluchistan amalgamated into a single state. Self-government within the British Empire, or without the British Empire, the formation of a consolidated Northwest Indian Muslim state appears to be the final destiny of the Muslims, at least of Northwest India.”

These lines succinctly capture Iqbal’s vision of a consolidated Muslim state in Northwest India, laying the foundation for the creation of Pakistan.