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Two nation theor Economical differences MUSLIMS HINDUS There is a proper check and No check and balance. balance of economy in ET Zakat aushur is compulsory No concept of Zakat in Lola IOs Hindu's religion. Interest(suut) is strictly No concept of interest. Helier tela amit} Muslims were thrown out TM aeRO eye. Rv Ta) side the government ample opportunities to progress sector, they were financially I AVTTo Meaning of Two Nation Theory The Two Nation theory means the cultural, political, religious, economic and social dissimilarities between the two major communities, Hindus and Muslims of the Sub (@elnin ce MUM alte le Miele me aT Ue a UT subcontinent, the Hindus and the Muslims. Subcontinent consists of two different communities having their own philosophy of life. This theory gave rise to two distinct political ideologies that was responsible for the partition of India into two independent states. Factors that spit the subcontinent into two nation There are a few factors which split the inhabitants of the Sub Continent into two nations. Let us examine each of them separately. Religious Differences Hindu Nationalism Cultural Differences Social differences Economic Differences Educational Differences Political Differences Language Rergious Uirrerences MUSLIMS BELIEVES HINDUS BELIEVES Islam preaches Tawheed Hindu believes in many elt SoMa Cw) Te felole ma NAIC ACR L Ole T nel tole TR eS creator of the universe. Dee Rm el Adee Allah , the Holy Prophet of gods. Prophets(or rishi)are people (P.B.U.H) the messenger of uae sem Lace Allah. about god. And they have Dau aed characeristics of god. the Holy book Their writings are called Quran(complete code of life) Niro Tae MMM Noles L cla Al - Beruni Al - Beruni recorded his ideas in 1001 A.D in his famous book "Kitab-ul-Hind" as iT Me Talo eyelet) arr al eae peculiar character over the centuries. The two societies, Hindus and Muslims, like two streams have sometimes touched but never merged, each following its separate course." BASIS OF CREATION OF PAKISTAN The Two nation Theory was the basis of the struggle for creation of Pakistan as an independent state. In spite of living together for centuries the two communities not forgot their individual cultures and civilization. It raised a direction for the Muslims on the basis of which Pakistan was achieved. Conclusion The Muslims realized that they would lose their religious and cultural identity if they remained a part of British India. They also able to understand the above mentioned differences between them and hence demanded a separate homeland on the ground where they freely practiced their religion in accordance with Quran and Sunnah and Islamic teachings. They demanded a piece of land where their property and life would be safe guarded and secure. Scanned w Finau Nationalism A number of Hindu nationalist movements were started in the subcontinent that added fuel to the fire, and increased the conflict between the two communities. The Hindu nationalist leaders totally ignored the great contribution of Muslims in the Indian society and push the Muslims on one side. There was also some movements that aimed to merge the Muslims with Hindu culture. Cultural Dilferences ISLAMIC CULTURE HINDU CULTURE Muslim followed the Islamic Hindus inherited a self build culture . culture Muslims burred their dead The Hindus burnt their dead bodies. bodies. Muslims slaughtered the cow. Hindus considered the ‘Mother CoE BT lel- UF Muslims abhorred the tradition They performed ‘Sati’ and Clair] ty worshipped. In Islam every human beings There exists a caste system in are equal. hindus 1woO nation theory ana political leaders Se Cr uci m kde anal et Ree Me eee eR ee i mel one nation as their religion and way of life was quite distinct from each other.” fe Tem ear eM Me Re eo ee eae ed word nation. By all canons of international law we are a nation." Two Nation Theory in the View of Allama Iqbal i ERC Rr a ee eee ee een ue languages and professing different religions... I, therefore, CTU RU eee Rees ee ee lod interests of the Muslims of India and Islam.” Language MUSLIMS HINDUS The language of the Muslims Hindi language was spoken was Urdu and it was written in by Hindus and it was written Arabic Script. in Sanskrit. Hindi language had its own se aS way of writing in every art Colic ae Mam LAUaN® Aa Luel + Ad Pacem rat) which is quite different from words of music. urdu. Even this small difference lead to a stirring conflict between Re Lei? eee ad The political differences between the Hindus and Muslims have played an Mea eu MUR Ro cel ALCO cURL 8 (i) Hindi Urdu Controversy In 1867, Hindus demanded that Urdu should be written in Hindi Script inste; Urdu Script. This created another gap between Hindus and Muslims (Cy RereNitete retitled ait rude ur eee eno Rea Runs mmo une R Cle Clas era MMA eM nee sesso R- UM allel e-lae Rl) lela oR ia (ili) Partition of Bengal REL Mee ena n s.le ml ro RMU ule mele stele ela ole Muslims, but the Hindus launched an agitation against the partition and part was annulled in 1911. Social differences The two communities of the Sub Continent differ in their social life. The clothes, the foods, the household utensils, the construction of homes, the words of greeting, the gestures and every thing about them was different and immediately represented to their distinctive origin. The moral values, ethics and norms of both the communities are totally different. Cultural difference ISLAMIC WEDDING Lal PLO R=) e] Neg Ya ane Religious difference MUSLIMS Lal NBL Oks) Eaucational Differences MUSLIMS HINDUS Muslims did not receive The Hindus were advanced modern education which in the educational field heavily affected their because they quickly and economic conditions. readily took to the English education. They could not cope with the Biv meeat (eR me rt society because they ignore social status because of the the modern education. modern education. Po ila Ka | 4 Ha’ You

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