BIOGRAPHY OF QUAID E AZAM (1876 -1948)

Introduction
          Qaid-e-Azam is a happy star in the history of Pakistan. He is my beloved personality, our
national hero and founder of Pakistan (the center of Islam). His name is Muhammad Ali Jinnah,
his father name was Poonjah Jinnah and his mother name was Mithibai Jinnah. He was born in
Karachi on 25th December 1876 in a middle class family .
Education
          After his matriculation, he was sent to England
for higher education. He was a keen and upright
student, who interested in legal matters. Therefore,
he took admition in Law department of Lincoln’s Inn
college. He studied law deeply and obtained law
degree in distinguished grade. He qualified from the
Lincoln’s Inn as a brilliant Lawyer and returned to
India. Jinnah began his practice in Bombay when he
was twenty years old. Quaid-e-Azam was the only
Muslim barrister in Bombay in those days. He
adopted English language for his profession throughout his life because he was in-fluent in
English language. He was a successful lawyer of India. Once, Advocate General of Bombay
invited him to work from his chamber but he refused. It was the peak time of his popularity.

Founder of Pakistan
          Quaid-e-Azam realized the world that Hindu and
Muslims are two nations. Their religion and customs are
different from each other. 14 August 1947 was the day
of his triumph and victory. In this way, the new Muslim
country “Pakistan” appeared on the map of the world
with the struggle of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

First Governor General  

Just after independence, he constituted the council of Muslim leaders in which they elected
Quaid-e-Azam Ali Jinnah as head of the state. He look the oath of office as the first Governor
General of Pakistan, the new country.
Political Career of Quaid-e-Azam
On his return to India, he joined the Indian National
Congress in 1906. He was the supporter of Hindu-Muslim
unity in India. However, he become disappointed from the
narrow vision of some Hindu leaders. When he came to
know that some jealous Hindu leaders are not sincere to
Muslims. He left Indian National Congress and decided to
join the Muslim League. Quaid joined All Indian Muslim
League in 1913. He worked hard for Muslim League and
inspired the Muslims of India with his glorious vision,
sincerity and dedication. He worked hard for a separate
homeland for the Muslims.

           The Hindus, the British and a section of Muslims created problems for him. They tried to
hostile him but he handled the problems wisely. His aim was high and soared like an eagle. He
organized the party on two nation theory. The Muslims rallied round him and provide their
support to Quaid-e-Azam. In this way, the hostile forces had beaten and retrieved back.

Illness and Death

          Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the Quaid-e-Azam in the sense of the word. Jinnah suffered
from tuberculosis from 1930s. Only his sister and few close associates were aware of his illness.
His sister realized that the weather of Karachi is not good for his health. Therefore, she took him
to Quetta city of Baluchistan province in June 1948. His health had been breaking down under
heavy pressure of national building work. He died on 11 September 1948. He was buried at
Karachi.