Interview with Pakistani School Teacher-Rubi Khan

Interviewer: I know that you love Pakistan, probably more than anyone I know, so what is it about the country, about the history that makes you feel so passionate about it? Rubi Khan: My love for the land of Pakistan was developed in my mind unconsciously, without any external stimulation as far as I remember it. I always found myself indulged in the listening to the national songs. The history, of course, the first thing that makes me passionate about Paksitan is its relation to a hadith of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and to the sacred month of Ramadan. Then the names and word of its founding fathers, Allama Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam and then for sure, how can I forget the sacrifice of millions of Muslims who lost their lives and thousands of women who lost their dignity during the 'Pakistan Movement'.

Interviewer: What do you believe is the significance of the Pakistan movement, in a religious, social and political aspect? Rubi Khan: I always believed that there is a divine purpose behind the making of Pakistan. I believe that the whole movement was rightly guided by God Almighty and it achieved its goal according to how it was planned by Him. Talking about the social aspect, I believe that 'Paksitan Movement' was the second most inspiring and successful movement which was fueled by common people on voluntary basis. The words of the movement were spread people to people. The first one was led by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) 1400 years ago, from the establishment of Islamic State of Medinah till the 'Victory of Makkah'. Politically, All India Muslim League, under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam, succeeded in uniting the Muslims of the Sub-Conitinent to fight for their rights against British and Hinuds from a single platform.

Interviewer: What sets apart thus movement from many other revolutions in history? Rubi Khan; 'Pakistan Movement' was not a fight over a piece of land. It was based upon a specified ideology originated by Allama Iqbal and that ideology is the soul

Interview with Pakistani School Teacher-Rubi Khan

of Pakistan.

Interviewer: Who or what do you believe proved to be the biggest threat in the partition of India? Rubi Khan: I think Congress was the biggest threat in the partition of India.

Interviewer: In regards to the train massacres that occurred, do you believe that it exemplifies the importance of two separate states, or not? Rubi Khan: Absolutely. This is what has been going on to Muslims in the SubContinent for decades. They were deprived of their political, social, economical and religious rights.

Interviewer: What skills of Quaid-e Azam made him such an effective leader to this movement, and do you believe he initially wanted the partition of India? Rubi Khan: Quaid-e-Azam was the man his character. Muslims of Sub-Continent and other prominent leaders of that time trusted Quaid-e-Azam because of his honesty veracity and political wisdom. He always wanted Muslims and Hindus to resolve their issues by mutual consultation. Later on, he was convinced that the 'Two-Nation Theory' presented by Allama Iqbal is the only possible solution to Hindu-Muslim conflicts in the Subcontinent.

Interviewer: In what ways do you think the Pakistan Movement inspired other nationalist movements in history, if any? Rubi Khan: Most countries are not aware of details of making of Pakistan as it is not promoted by Pakistanis as it was supposed to be.

Interview with Pakistani School Teacher-Rubi Khan

Interviewer: Living in Pakistan today, what initial goals of the Pakistan Movement do you see thriving today, and do you believe that this movement has helped build better relations between the Hindus and Muslims? Rubi Khan: Pakistan, as a state, has achieved many of its objectives. It is recognized as an Islamic state in the non-Muslim world. It has a constitution with most of its articles based upon Islamic Shri'ah. It is protected by the most ardent and strongest armed forces of the world. It has become the nuclear power on its own resources. Quaid-e-Azam said clearly in his speech on 15th August, 1947, Our object should be peace within, And peace without. We want to live peacefully and maintain cordial friendly relations with our immediate neighbours and with the world at large. The conflicts we witness today between the two countries are the part of international conspiracy against Pakistan schemed by Western Powers.