National Hero " Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah"

“Greatness be nothing unless it be lasting.” (Napoleon)

A National Hero is a man of exceptional Qualities. With his selfless and sincere efforts, he can mold the fate of his nation. He is a man of determination will-power, stimulates the energy, courage and enthusiasm of the people and welds them into a nation. His words have the power to inspire devotion and dedication. Carlyle has said:

“All history is the biography of great men.”

History is replete with great heroes but my own hero in history is the Quaid e Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. I like him because of his marvelous personality and noble soul. His matchless leadership liberated the oppressed Muslims of the sub-continent from the cruel slavery of the Hindus and imperialism.

The Quaid e Azam was born in Karachi on the 25^th of December, 1876, in a well-off merchant family. He received his early education in Karachi. His father, Poonjah Jinnah, wanted to give him a good education to his son and kept him away from the business. At the age of sixteen, on passing the matriculation examination, he went to England and studied law at Lincoln’s Inn. After four years, he returned as a Barrister and started his practice in Karachi. Then, he shifted to Bombay. Within a short time, he became a distinguished lawyer.

In those days, Indians were struggling for freedom. He decided to take an active part in politics. He joined the Indian National Congress and worked for the freedom of his country. His political career began in 1909 when he was elected to the Indian Legislative Council. He joined the Muslim League in 1913 and tried to establish a working relationship between the Hindus and the Muslims. He was called the “Ambassador of Hindu Muslim unity”. But, he was disillusioned very soon. He realized that the Indian Congress was not sincere for the cause of the Muslims. He was convinced that Hindu-Muslim unity was not possible. So, he decided to leave the Indian National Congress in 1920.

The Quid e Azam infused new life, energy and spirit into the dull body of the Indian Muslims. His sincere and devoted leadership kindled a new imagination among frustrated Muslims. He awakened them from their slumber and organized them as a nation. He told the Muslims that the only solution to their problems was that they should have their own separate homeland where they could live their life according to their religion and culture.

“Time makes heroes but dissolves celebrities.” (Boorstin)

As a result of the untiring struggle of the Muslims under the selfless and marvelous leadership of the Quid e Azam, Pakistan came into being on the 14^th August 1947. The Quaid e Azam became the first Governor-General of Pakistan. Inspite of his shattered health, he worked day and night for the great task of nation-building He died in harness on the 11^th September 1948. He will always live in our hearts as the “Father of the Nation”.

“A good man never dies” (Callimachus)

 

National Poet "The Allama Iqbal"

"The Hero is a person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great." (Cambridge Advanced Learners)

The hero is seen as a man of exceptional qualities and matchless genius. He has the potential and courage to change the fate of his nation. He is the man of strong will power, steadfastness and outstanding nerve. His inspiring personality benefits the nation in multiple ways.

“A Hero is a man who does what he can.” (Romaine Rolland)

In human history, there are countless people who served humanity with their outstanding tasks. When we talk about great personalities, various names such as Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Martin Luther King, Mother Theresa and much more come to mind. These people had done a lot of things for the people. who needed them. They showed their tremendous courage in banishing the various ills of society and benefited their nations to a great deal.

“True heroism consists in being superior to the ills of life, in whatever shape they may challenge us to combat.” (Napoleon)

Among all these great men, my favorite personality is Allama Muhammad Iqbal. He is our national poet. A great poet only needs a simple verse to leave a long-lasting impression in the reader’s mind that’s why the poets attract me the most. They are said to be the disciples of God. They feel and express themselves in an unusual way. I, being fond of poetry, besides reading Urdu poets like Faiz, Firaq, Iqbal, Hafeez, Josh, Ghalib and many others, have also read Keats, Shelley, Blake, Yeats, Browning, Wordsworth and few other English poets. But Iqbal is my favorite personality. he is not only a poet, he is the leader and champion. He is a genius possessing matchless qualities in his personality.

The creator of the Idea of Pakistan, the poet of the East and champion of Islamic Philosophy was born in Sialkot on November 9th, 1877. He inherited mysticism from his father Sheikh Noor Muhammad and received his early education in his native town. After passing the intermediate examination from Murrey College, he joined Government College Lahore. He got his M.A in Philosophy with distinction and went over to England. There he did his PhD. After his return to the homeland, he settled down as a practicing lawyer. But he never felt cager for this profession. He had a higher calling in view. He aimed at the regeneration of the Muslims through poetry. He believed that nothing but Islamic Principles present the real code of life, As he says:

“I lead no party, I follow no leader. I have given the best part of my life to the careful study of Islam, its law and polity, its culture, its history and its literature.”

He persuaded the Muslims of India to realize their worth and urged them to learn the lesson of “self-esteem”. He convinced the Muslims to break the chains of slavery and come out as an independent nation. He wrote various letters to Quid-e-Azam requesting him to do something for the Muslim Nation. It was he who gave an idea of Pakistan.

In 1930, he made a historic speech in which he pointed out that the Muslims are quite different in their beliefs, customs and religion from other nations. He proposed a plan of peace and happiness for Indian residents.

In his poetry, there are many references from the Holy Quran. Some critics even are of the view that Iqbal’s poetry is the true explanation of the Holy Quran. His poetry suggests that Islam is a universal religion which has the ideal guidance not only for the Muslims but also for the whole world. He urged the Muslims to rekindle the flame of faith in their heart.

“To have no faith is worse than slavery.”

There is no doubt his poetry has universality and would continue benefiting the whole world. He has provided the fantastic code of ethics in his poetry. How beautifully he delivers the idea of self-respect, ego and attainments in life.

"The ultimate aim of the go is not to see something, but to be something."

If the Muslims begin to study, understand and follow his advice, they will surpass the nation and get an elevated place in this world. He is surely a hero in a true sense. He is my favorite personality. May the Muslims of this era get inspiration from his poetry and regain their lost glory