Pakistan is not an Islamic Country and Indian Muslims are not obligated to support them
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2025 11:59 am
1. Why Pakistan Can't Be Considered an "Islamic Country" (in the ideal sense)
While Pakistan officially calls itself the "Islamic Republic of Pakistan," there are several reasons why many argue it does not truly fulfill the criteria of an Islamic state in the Qur'anic or classical Islamic sense:
a. Violation of Islamic Principles in Governance
* Corruption and injustice are widespread in political and legal systems.
* Nepotism, bribes, and inequality prevail—contrary to the Qur'anic command for justice.
* Sectarian influence often dominates decision-making, despite Islamic slogans.
b. Sectarian Violence & Killing of Innocents
Sectarian persecutions, and other intra-Muslim conflicts highlight deep sectarian divisions, contradicting the Islamic ideal of unity (`Ummah`).
Islam emphasizes economic justice (Zakat, fair distribution of wealth), but Pakistan has high inequality, poverty, and poor access to basic needs.
d. Militarization and Power Politics
The military dominates politics, often sidelining civilian rule, which is not aligned with Islamic principles of consultation (`Shura`) and accountability.
e. Use of Islam for Political Gains
Islam is sometimes used as a tool for political legitimacy, rather than as a true basis for governance.
Conclusion: While Pakistan has Islamic elements (laws, culture, identity), it does not embody the full ethical, political, and social teachings of Islam. Many scholars argue that labeling it as an "Islamic state" is superficial or political rather than substantive.
2. Why Indian Muslims Are Not Religiously Bound to Support Pakistan
a. Islam Does Not Mandate Loyalty Based on Nations
* The Qur'an and Hadith emphasize loyalty to justice, truth, and community well-being, not to any modern nation-state.
* There is no Islamic obligation to support a state simply because it claims to be "Islamic", especially if it contradicts Islamic ethics.
b. Indian Muslims Are Citizens of India
* Islam respects contracts and covenants.
c. Prophet’s Example in Mecca
* The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ lived in a non-Islamic society (Mecca) for years, without betraying it or siding with foreign powers against it.
* Loyalty to the land one resides in—as long as it doesn’t compel sin—is Islamically valid.
d. Pakistan ≠ Islam
* Supporting Pakistan merely because it is a Muslim-majority nation is a misguided ethnic or nationalistic sentiment, not a religious duty.
* Indian Muslims should support truth, justice, and peace—even if it means opposing unjust policies of any country, including Pakistan.
Final Thoughts
* Pakistan is a political entity, not the embodiment of Islam.
* Indian Muslims have no religious duty to support Pakistan—their duty is to be good citizens, promote Islamic values through action, and seek justice wherever they live.
Islamic identity is moral and spiritual—not geographic or nationalistic. Supporting any nation blindly goes against Islamic teachings of critical thinking and standing for justice.
While Pakistan officially calls itself the "Islamic Republic of Pakistan," there are several reasons why many argue it does not truly fulfill the criteria of an Islamic state in the Qur'anic or classical Islamic sense:
a. Violation of Islamic Principles in Governance
* Corruption and injustice are widespread in political and legal systems.
* Nepotism, bribes, and inequality prevail—contrary to the Qur'anic command for justice.
* Sectarian influence often dominates decision-making, despite Islamic slogans.
b. Sectarian Violence & Killing of Innocents
Sectarian persecutions, and other intra-Muslim conflicts highlight deep sectarian divisions, contradicting the Islamic ideal of unity (`Ummah`).
c. Failure to Establish Social Justice"Whoever unjustly takes the life of an innocent soul, it is as though he has slain all of humanity." — [Qur'an 5:32]
Islam emphasizes economic justice (Zakat, fair distribution of wealth), but Pakistan has high inequality, poverty, and poor access to basic needs.
d. Militarization and Power Politics
The military dominates politics, often sidelining civilian rule, which is not aligned with Islamic principles of consultation (`Shura`) and accountability.
e. Use of Islam for Political Gains
Islam is sometimes used as a tool for political legitimacy, rather than as a true basis for governance.
Conclusion: While Pakistan has Islamic elements (laws, culture, identity), it does not embody the full ethical, political, and social teachings of Islam. Many scholars argue that labeling it as an "Islamic state" is superficial or political rather than substantive.
2. Why Indian Muslims Are Not Religiously Bound to Support Pakistan
a. Islam Does Not Mandate Loyalty Based on Nations
* The Qur'an and Hadith emphasize loyalty to justice, truth, and community well-being, not to any modern nation-state.
* There is no Islamic obligation to support a state simply because it claims to be "Islamic", especially if it contradicts Islamic ethics.
b. Indian Muslims Are Citizens of India
* Islam respects contracts and covenants.
* Indian Muslims live under a social contract as citizens of India, and are obligated to work for peace, justice, and betterment within that framework.O you who have believed, fulfill [all] contracts. (`Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:1`)
c. Prophet’s Example in Mecca
* The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ lived in a non-Islamic society (Mecca) for years, without betraying it or siding with foreign powers against it.
* Loyalty to the land one resides in—as long as it doesn’t compel sin—is Islamically valid.
d. Pakistan ≠ Islam
* Supporting Pakistan merely because it is a Muslim-majority nation is a misguided ethnic or nationalistic sentiment, not a religious duty.
* Indian Muslims should support truth, justice, and peace—even if it means opposing unjust policies of any country, including Pakistan.
Final Thoughts
* Pakistan is a political entity, not the embodiment of Islam.
* Indian Muslims have no religious duty to support Pakistan—their duty is to be good citizens, promote Islamic values through action, and seek justice wherever they live.
Islamic identity is moral and spiritual—not geographic or nationalistic. Supporting any nation blindly goes against Islamic teachings of critical thinking and standing for justice.
O believers! "Uphold justice and bear true witness for Allah, even if it goes against yourselves, your parents, or your relatives. Whether the person is wealthy or poor, remember that Allah cares for all more than you ever could. Do not let personal desires lead you away from fairness. And if you twist the truth or hold back testimony, know that Allah is fully aware of your actions." — (Qur'an 4:135)