Quaid -e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is a bright star in the history of Pakistan. It was the will of Allah that the physically weakling son of Poonjah Jinnah would one day be the founder of Pakistan. He was born in Karachi on December 25, 1876.
After his matriculation, he was sent to England for higher studies. He distinguished himself over there as a keen and upright student. He qualified from the Lincoln's Inn as a brilliant Barrister. On his return to India he joined the Indian National Congress. He was the ardent supporter of the Hindu-Muslim unity. But the narrow vision of certain Hindu leaders disappointed him. He decided to join the Muslim League.
He inspired the Muslims of India with his glorious vision. He worked real hard for a separate homeland for Muslims. The odds were against him. The Hindus, the British and a section Muslims were hostile to him. But he grappled with every problem. His aim was high. He soared like an eagle. He organized the Party. Muslims rallied round him. The hostile forces had to beat a retreat.
August 14, 1947, was the day of his triumph. Pakistan appeared on the map of the world. He took oath of office as the first Governor General of the new country.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the Quaid-e-Azam in the true sense of the word. His health had been breaking down under a heavy pressure of work. He died in Karachi on September 11, 1948. But founders and heroes like him never die.
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