Abstract
Pakistan is a diverse society with varied ethnicities and cultures, and is an enormously plural country characterized by religious, sectarian and ethno-linguistic diversities. It has an overwhelming Muslim population comprises more than ninety-six percent of its 220 million people. Islam is declared the state religion of Pakistan. There are religious minorities who identify themselves as non-Muslim Pakistanis. The constitution of Pakistan is a safeguard for the minorities which provides religious and social rights to the minorities. Generally the minorities of Pakistan are very faithful and patriotic to Pakistan. Since the creation of Pakistan, many non-Muslim citizens of Pakistan have been serving the nation and participating in the nation-building process.
Highlights
Pakistan came into being on 14th of August 1947 in the name of Islam
In an Islamic society, fundamental questions arise with reference to the rights of the non-Muslim minorities
Sirah of the Prophet and non-Muslim Minorities The Sirah (Life of the Prophet Muhammad) and the Ahadith guide us how to treat the minorities in an Islamic state with justice and to respect every non-Muslim as a human being
Summary
Pakistan came into being on 14th of August 1947 in the name of Islam. The Muslims of India, being a separate nation, wanted a piece of land where they could live according to their distinct culture, history, and way of life, religion, literature and social values. Islam and the Rights of Minorities In Muslim states, many non-Muslims like the Christians, Hindus, Jews, Zoroastrians and many others live. In an Islamic society, fundamental questions arise with reference to the rights of the non-Muslim minorities. The Prophet granted full rights and protection to all the citizens of the state of Madina.
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