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    The Two Nations Theory was based on the idea that Muslims and Hindus in India were two separate nations with distinct cultures, religions, and destinies. It argued that Muslims were a separate nation with their own civilization, literature, history, and social values based on Islam. Several factors led to the development of this theory, including socio-cultural differences between Hindus and Muslims, the Hindi-Urdu controversy, and the Congress rule in 1937-1939 which ignored Muslim interests. Important proponents of the theory included Allama Iqbal and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who argued that the formation of a separate Muslim state in Northwestern India was the only way to protect Muslim culture, religion, and political interests. This ultimately led to the

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    The Two Nations Theory was based on the idea that Muslims and Hindus in India were two separate nations with distinct cultures, religions, and destinies. It argued that Muslims were a separate nation with their own civilization, literature, history, and social values based on Islam. Several factors led to the development of this theory, including socio-cultural differences between Hindus and Muslims, the Hindi-Urdu controversy, and the Congress rule in 1937-1939 which ignored Muslim interests. Important proponents of the theory included Allama Iqbal and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who argued that the formation of a separate Muslim state in Northwestern India was the only way to protect Muslim culture, religion, and political interests. This ultimately led to the

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    The Two Nations Theory was based on the idea that Muslims and Hindus in India were two separate nations with distinct cultures, religions, and destinies. It argued that Muslims were a separate nation with their own civilization, literature, history, and social values based on Islam. Several factors led to the development of this theory, including socio-cultural differences between Hindus and Muslims, the Hindi-Urdu controversy, and the Congress rule in 1937-1939 which ignored Muslim interests. Important proponents of the theory included Allama Iqbal and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who argued that the formation of a separate Muslim state in Northwestern India was the only way to protect Muslim culture, religion, and political interests. This ultimately led to the

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    Two Nations Theory Definition

    and Explanation

    Introduction
    Two Nations Theory is based on
    the philosophy that there were two
    nations in India i.e. Muslims and
    Hindus. Both had separate ways,
    goals and destinies.

    Definition
    Muslim were a separate nation with their
    distinct culture, civilization, literature,
    history, religion and social values. Islam,
    the religion of the Muslims is based on the
    concept of Tauheed and could not be
    assimilated in any other system or religion.

    Factors Leading to Two Nation


    Theory

    Socio-Cultural Differences
    Sir Syed Factor
    Hindi Urdu Controversy
    Separate Electorate
    Congress Rule 1937 to 1939

    Views of Allama Iqbal


    India is a continent of human beings
    belonging to different languages and
    professing different religions. To base a
    constitution
    on
    the
    conception
    of
    homogeneous India is to prepare her for civil
    war. I, therefore, demand formation of a
    consolidated Muslim state in the best
    interest of Muslims of India and Islam. The
    formation of a consolidated Muslim North
    West Indian state appears to be the final
    destiny of the Muslims, at least of North
    West India.

    The Presidential Address at


    Allahabad 1930
    I would like to see Punjab, North
    West Frontier Province, Sindh and
    Balochistan amalgamated into a single
    state. Self govt within the British
    Empire or without the British Empire,
    the formation of a consolidated North
    West Indian Muslim state seems to me
    to be the final destiny of the Muslims at
    least North West India

    Views of Quaid-i-Azam
    The Muslims are a nation by every
    definition of the word nation. They have
    every right to establish their separate
    homeland. They can adopt any means
    to promote and protect their economic,
    social, political and cultural interests.
    He further said Pakistan was created
    the day the very first Indian national
    entered the fold of Islam.

    Aim And Objectives Of The


    Establishment Of Pakistan
    Enforcement of the sovereignty of Allah.
    Establishment of Democracy.
    Revival of muslim image and identity
    Protection of muslim culture and
    civilization
    Two nation theory.
    Emancipation from the prejudicial
    Hindu majority.
    Establishment of a balanced economic
    system.

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