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::.1973
Constitution of Pakistan
On 7th April, 1972 the national assembly of Pakistan appointed a
committee to prepare a draft of the permanent constitution of Pakistan. A
bill to provide a constitution was introduced by the committee in the
Assembly on February2, 1973. The Assembly passed the bill on 10th
April, 1973 and at last the constitution came into force on 14th
August 1973.
The present constitution (1973) provides
for the protection and preservation of Islamic Concept of life. It also
attempts to propagate and implement the basic teachings of Islam.
Islamic Provisions of 1973
Constitution
The following are the Islamic provisions of
1973 constitution based on the principles of Holy Qur'an and Sunnah.
Official Name
Pakistan shall be known as "Islamic
Republic of Pakistan."
State Religion
Islam shall be the state religion of
Pakistan.
Sovereignty Belongs to Allah
Sovereignty over the entire Universe
belongs to Almighty Allah and the authority bestowed by him on men is a
sacred trust which the people of Pakistan will exercise with the limits
prescribed by Qur'an and Sunnah.
Definition of a Muslim
The constitution also gives the definition
of a Muslim. A person who believes in Tauheed or Oneness of Allah, and in
the prophet hood of Hazrat Mohammad (P.B.U.H) as the last prophet of Allah
has described as a Muslim.
A Muslim to be a President and Prime
Minister
The constitution laid down that only
Muslims shall be elected President and Prime Minister of Pakistan. Non
non-Muslim could hold these offices.
Islamic Way of life
Steps shall be given to enable the Muslims
of Pakistan to order their lives in accordance with the fundamental
principles and basic concepts of Islam.
Promotion of Social Justice and
Eradication of Social Evils
The state shall take necessary steps for
prosecution of social justice and eradication of social evils and shall
prevent prostitution, gambling and taking of injurious drugs, printing,
publication, circulation and display of obscene literature and
advertisements.
Teachings of Holy Qur'an
The state shall try to make the teachings
of Holy Qur'an and Islamic Studies compulsory to encourage and facilitate
the learning of Arabic language.
Strengthen Bond with Muslim World
The state shall endeavour to strengthen
fraternal relations among Muslim countries in order to promote Islamic
unity.
Council of Islamic Ideology
There is a council of Islamic ideology
which shall guide the government in respect of Islamic teachings, their
implementation and propagation. Its chairman and members are appointed by
President. Although its advice is not binding on the government yet it is
not easy for any government to ignore or over rule its suggestion or opinion
regarding any law.
Error Free Publication of Quran
The government shall endeavor to secure
correct and exact printing and publishing of the Holy Qur'an.
Oath to Project and Promote Islamic
Ideology
The Federal and Provincial Ministers, the
Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National and Provincial Assemblies, the
Chairman of the Senate and the Governors and Chief Ministers of the
Provinces also take oath to preserve and protect the Islamic Ideology.
Ahmadi’s/Qadiani 's A Non Muslim
Minority
According to the second amendment of 1973
constitution, the Qadiani group or the Lahori group who call themselves "Ahmadi’s"
were declared as Non-Muslim minority.
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Brief History of The National Assembly
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