Rafi
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How so ?
Just over the 41 pages - the same arguments have been made many times, mainly between Pakistani's and indian's, like deja vu.
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How so ?
Just over the 41 pages - the same arguments have been made many times, mainly between Pakistani's and indian's, like deja vu.
There are different objectives at play here,
Arabization is seen by some as Islamization
whereas some see Arabization as a threat to the "Persian" influence.
Both these parties act and react based upon their perceived lines of acceptance and threat.
What we as Citizens of Pakistan should debate are the pro and cons of associating with the Arabs or otherwise.
I do feel that the ordinary people of Pakistan feel closer to the Arabs than any one else, and want to associate with them.
While, to some extent, this is true - Arabization is seen by some as Islamization
I would like you elaborate on this one - whereas some see Arabization as a threat to the "Persian" influence.
What we as Citizens of Pakistan should debate are the pro and cons of associating with the Arabs or otherwise.
Both Arab and Persian influences are important to Pakistan and we should balance both. Neither one should be sacrificed for the other.
My complaint is that Zia sold Pakistan into the Arabs' anti-Iran camp. We should stay neutral in their fight.
I feel you are reading much more than written in the article. It is not the association with the Arabs that is threatening the Pakistani culture. At least not as long as the people themselves want to be associated (whomever they want with) out of their own choice.
It is the association with the Arabs that has been forced by the government and is questioned here. Such cultural aspects, when forced upon people, have a counter-effect. People may, in the end, start dejecting the Arabs, and even develop unfounded hatred toward them.
The best solution is to get rid of such parts from texts books and even the constitution that ask people to have a certain type of thinking toward certain people.
It already has had a strange counter-effect, and it seems the Pakistani texts books (open to debate though, as I haven't read a lot about them) hate India/Indians more than the Pakistani people do. And same is happening in India where people have been, for long, questioning the role of Gandhi and the Congress Party that have always been over-glorified in the text books.
Amazing how you and several others can ignore the contents of the post and comment on the avatar. Open another thread and lets try and discuss your apprehensions regarding Gen Zia.
On Topic:
Look around in all major metropolis of Pakistan and see several "Khana-e-Farhang" are working for the persian influence.
now considering the % of population aligned with Persia you will notice there is a problem here.
So, while every one is going blazing guns on Pakistan's association with Arabia for good or bad,
please do mention the non arab associations and how some people have literally tried to sell themselves to those parties.
Be it the Persians for Iran, the Ultra liberals for America etc etc.
Can you please illustrate some examples where the Government of Pakistan is forcing to accept the Arab line ? or Arabic culture ....
Opening post is full of it, but I will let you see the most obvious one:
Article 31/2 (a) of constitution of Pakistan states:
“The State shall endeavor, as respects the Muslims of Pakistan to make the teaching of the Holy Quran and Islamiat compulsory, to encourage and facilitate the learning of Arabic language..”.
^^ I am well aware how important the religion is to Islamic people (and before you quickly pass your judgement - Not I do not think it is right, or wrong).
Because of the importance Islam plays in the life of Muslims, it was used as an instrument to motivate people and fund the war that was not Pakistan's.
The Arabian influence - It played a great role in the war because a lot of financiers were from the peninsula.
Bad example.
The book of Islam is in Arabic and preserved word for word, and point for point since last 1500 years.
To be a Muslim is to know the book of Islam and traditions of the prophet
to know the book of Islam and the prophet's traditions is to know Arabic.
God himself, praises the Arabic language in his book.
Think about it, does it make sense to read the book of God without understanding it ?
Thus Arabic should be introduced in schools.
Thus constitutions of Pakistan is not saying anything which a Muslim is not bound to do anyway.
Bad example.
The book of Islam is in Arabic and preserved word for word, and point for point since last 1500 years.
To be a Muslim is to know the book of Islam and traditions of the prophet
to know the book of Islam and the prophet's traditions is to know Arabic.
God himself, praises the Arabic language in his book.
Think about it, does it make sense to read the book of God without understanding it ?
Thus Arabic should be introduced in schools.
Thus constitutions of Pakistan is not saying anything which a Muslims is not bound to do anyway.
So, please tell me, it is actually the Quran that makes it mandatory for everyone to learn Arabic, because that is what you are implying here..
So, please tell me, it is actually the Quran that makes it mandatory for everyone to learn Arabic, because that is what you are implying here.
If not, then you should not say this:
Because what I understand from your statements is that Arabic helps people understand Islam better. So it is not something that people are "bound" to do. So the people should be able to make their own choices regarding this "boundation" you talk of.
And if the Quran does not say that, then Zia has actually forced his views on the people by inserting it in the constitution.