Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born in Karachi on December

25, 1876. His father, Poonja Jinnah was a famous merchant of Rajkot.
Muhammad Ali was brought up with great affection and love. He received
his early education in Karachi. At first, he was admitted to Sind Madrasa
High School. He was a very promising and intelligent boy. He was sent to
England for higher education. There he got admission in the institution of
Lincon Inn, because the names of the eminent law-givers of the world
were written on its main gate and the name of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W)
was also written there. So, he joined this Inn. After attaining the degree
of Bar-at-Law, he came back to Karachi. He began his practice as a lawyer
in a Bombay. He was recognized as a prominent lawyer in a short time. He
became a member of the Indian National Congress. He was a great
supporter of Hindu-Muslim unity. He served the Congress for many years.
The Jinnah Hall in Bombay still reminds us his great services in this
respect. The attitude of the Hindus discouraged him. He left the Congress
and joined the Muslim League. He made Muslim League the most
powerful political party of the Muslims. He fought for the rights of the
Muslims. So, he was called the Quaid-e-Azam. He tried his best to bring
the Indian Muslims together. He asked them to unite and fight against the
British rulers. He became permanent president of the Muslim League. In
1940, he presented the demand to divide sub-continent into two
countries, India and Pakistan. It is known as Pakistan Resolution. He
worked for the independence of the Indian Muslims. He faced the
opposition of the Hindus and the English very bravely . As a result of his
endless efforts, Pakistan came into being on August 14,1947. He was
appointed as the first Governor General of Pakistan. He worked day and
night for building up this largest Muslim state. His health broke- down. He
passed away on September 11, 1948. The whole nation mourned his
death. His tomb has been built in Karachi. He was the most popular
Muslim leader of his time. He lives In our hearts. We should act upon his
motto ‘’ Fath, Discipline , and Unity ." May his soul rest in peace! (Ameen)