For most of us, December 25th marks nothing more than a usual day in the course of time but only some realize it’s importance with respect to how this mere date changed the history and the future of muslims in the sub-continent. Here we take a look into the life of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, in photos and quotes, from his birth on this very date to his last breath in this world.
“Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating nation state. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three.” – From Stanley Wolpert’s book ‘Jinnah of Pakistan’.
Commemorative plate at the Birth Place of Quaid-e-Azam in Wazir Mension, Karachi.
We should have a State in which we could live and breathe as free men and which we could develop according to our own lights and culture and where principles of Islamic social justice could find free play. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Jinnah in his youth (left) and as a young lawyer (right)
With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve. – Muammad Ali Jinnah.
Jinnah's personality had a great influence over his fellows
Think hundred times before you take a decision, but once that decision is taken, stand-by it as one man. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Jinnah along with the partymen
We should have a State in which we could live and breathe as free men and which we could develop according to our own lights and culture and where principles of Islamic social justice could find free play. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Quaid always considered women as the building block of a nation
There are two powers in the world; one is sword and the other is pen. There is a great competition and rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Quaid addressing the Muslim Students Federation in Quetta
I particularly appeal to intelligentsia and Muslim students to come forward and rise to the occasion. You have performed wonders in the past. You are still capable of repeating the history. You are not lacking in the great qualities and virtues in comparison with other nations. Only you have to be fully conscious of that fact and to act with courage, faith and unity. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Jinnah, the ultimate man of honor
Failure is a word unkown to me. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Even the rivals were inspired of Jinnah
I have lived as plain Mr. Jinnah and I hope to die as plain Mr. Jinnah. I am very much averse to any title or honours and I will be more than happy if there was no prefix to my name. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Jinnah and his speeches triggered the Pakistan Movement
There is no doubt that the future of our State will and must greatly depend upon the type of education and the way in which we bring up our children as the future servants of Pakistan. Education does not merely mean academic education, and even that appears to be of a very poor type. What we have to do is to mobilize our people and build up the character of our future generations. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Speech at the opening ceremony of State Bank of Pakistan, Karachi July 1, 1948
We must work our destiny in our own way and present to the world an economic system based on true Islamic concept of equality of manhood and social justice. We will thereby be fulfilling our mission as Muslims and giving to humanity the message of peace which alone can save it and secure the welfare, happiness and prosperity of mankind. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
The rhetoric tone in his speeches always inspired even those who couldn't understand the language
The Story of Pakistan, its struggle and its achievement, is the very story of great human ideals, struggling to survive in the face of great odds and difficulties. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Quaid on a tense drive from Victoria Road to Government House in 1947
We are in the midst of unparalleled difficulties and untold sufferings; we have been through dark days of apprehension and anguish; but I can say with confidence that with courage and self-reliance and by the Grace of God we shall emerge triumphant. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Visiting a refugee camp after the partition
We are now all Pakistanis–not Baluchis, Pathans, Sindhis, Bengalis, Punjabis and so on–and as Pakistanis we must feet behave and act, and we should be proud to be known as Pakistanis and nothing else. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
A group photo of Quaid and the PAF Officers
A country without a strong air force is at the mercy of any aggressor, Pakistan must build up its own Air Force as quickly as possible, it must be an efficient Air Force, second to none. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah
The Funeral of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Mr Jinnah, was great as a lawyer, once great as a Congressman, great as a leader of Muslims, great as a world politician and diplomat, and greatest of all as a man of action, By Mr. Jinnah’s passing away, the world has lost one of the greatest statesmen and Pakistan its life-giver, philosopher and guide. – Surat Chandra Bose, My Brother (1987), biography by Fatima Jinnah.
Jinnah's tomb in Karachi, Pakistan (May his soul Rest in Peace)
Death comes to all. But great achievements build a monument. – Unknown
We are in the midst of unparalleled difficulties and untold sufferings; we have been through dark days of apprehension and anguish; but I can say with confidence that with courage and self-reliance and by the Grace of God we shall emerge triumphant.
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Really great, would be more appreciated if all of the pics could be arranged, hectic task though
really made me cry……May Allah give us the power to follow our great leader…
He was a great man of honour,sprite,confidence.May he rest in peace and his followers.
I salute to those who still remember & love our beloved Quaid.
The true definition of determination, commitment & sincerity towards ones country.
My heartiest gratitude to who post the above pics.
Its a great treasure.
speachless pics owsum work
THIS WORK WAS SOO NICE & fantastic,
ONE SHOULD Appreciate such a nice work.
Quaid’s PERSONALTY WAS VERY influencing.
he did in 7 years what he said……..he relay on his own arms, but today after 60 year of our independance, we people(POLITICIANS) r only BEGGING, BEGGING & BEGGING from foreign states……this was not what our leade Quaid WANTED FROM US……….WE EVEN DON’T KNOW IN WHICH DIRECTION WE PEOPLE ARE MOVING,
THINK SERIOUSLY…….OR CHILL, LIKE ALWAYS, AS U WERE BEFORE
Hmmm… after checking some of the comments I ask myself whether they in reality read the weblog articles and reports before leaving your 0.02 cents or if perhaps they merely look at the title of the article and type the very first thought that comes to mind. regardless, it is cool to browse through clever commentary from time to time instead of the exact same, old blog vomit which i generally notice on the internet
Salam good job, I wonder what makes the great leader live and die. Of course its not the death itself; rather its the followers who by following the commands and footsteps of their leader keep them alive or just kill them by forgetting their words.