jigrot
Minister (2k+ posts)
What people see and believe is often shaped by how they’ve been educated, how their minds process information, and the context in which they live. Perception isn’t neutral, it’s filtered through personal experiences, cultural influences, and ideological leanings. That’s why narratives differ. Those with vested interests often construct a version of reality that suits their goals, while obscuring inconvenient truths. It’s essential to think critically, weigh all sides, and understand where you stand within the broader picture.
As a Muslim, my starting point is always the Ummah, the global Muslim community, and the principles of Islam. Islamic teachings emphasize justice, accountability, compassion, and truth. From that foundation, I reflect on the creation of Pakistan: a country envisioned as a safe haven for Muslims to live with dignity, under the protection of Islamic values and democratic principles.
But today, Muslims across the world are persecuted, unfairly labeled as terrorists, and denied due process. Shouting "terrorist" has become a convenient tool to justify violence, occupation, and state-sanctioned abuse. We must recognize this pattern globally, from Gaza to Kashmir, from Xinjiang to the streets of Western cities where profiling and double standards are normalized.
I reject the misuse of power, whether by a government, military, or any institution, especially when it manipulates the law for its own benefit. Justice means applying the law fairly, without corruption, favoritism, or force. And no institution, no matter how powerful, should be above accountability.
Within Pakistan, too, power has often been hijacked by corrupt political elites, military interference, and foreign-influenced narratives. But real patriotism lies in identifying and correcting internal flaws, not blindly defending systems that harm the people. True strength comes from unity, transparency, and justice.
I do not believe in military interference in politics, even if it involves someone I know personally. I believe in the power of the vote. The majority must lead, and the minority must wait, that is the essence of democracy. Change must come from the people, through peaceful and constitutional means.
When war is threatened, Pakistanis stand united. But peace and progress require more than nationalism, they demand reform. We must fix our broken institutions, challenge illegitimate authority, and restore the trust of the people in democracy and law.
The Muslim world will only flourish when its people are free to choose their leaders, when every human life is valued equally, and when power is exercised with responsibility and humility. The unlawful use of force without due process is not only a failure of politics or government systems, it's also a failure of ethics and human decency.
Those who stand with dictators, thieves, and corrupt elites will find themselves on the wrong side of history. As the Urdu saying goes:
"Choree upar se seena zori" “The thief, and on top of that, the arrogance of acting like the victim.”
History has its own way of remembering who stood for truth, and who stood in its way.
As a Muslim, my starting point is always the Ummah, the global Muslim community, and the principles of Islam. Islamic teachings emphasize justice, accountability, compassion, and truth. From that foundation, I reflect on the creation of Pakistan: a country envisioned as a safe haven for Muslims to live with dignity, under the protection of Islamic values and democratic principles.
But today, Muslims across the world are persecuted, unfairly labeled as terrorists, and denied due process. Shouting "terrorist" has become a convenient tool to justify violence, occupation, and state-sanctioned abuse. We must recognize this pattern globally, from Gaza to Kashmir, from Xinjiang to the streets of Western cities where profiling and double standards are normalized.
I reject the misuse of power, whether by a government, military, or any institution, especially when it manipulates the law for its own benefit. Justice means applying the law fairly, without corruption, favoritism, or force. And no institution, no matter how powerful, should be above accountability.
Within Pakistan, too, power has often been hijacked by corrupt political elites, military interference, and foreign-influenced narratives. But real patriotism lies in identifying and correcting internal flaws, not blindly defending systems that harm the people. True strength comes from unity, transparency, and justice.
I do not believe in military interference in politics, even if it involves someone I know personally. I believe in the power of the vote. The majority must lead, and the minority must wait, that is the essence of democracy. Change must come from the people, through peaceful and constitutional means.
When war is threatened, Pakistanis stand united. But peace and progress require more than nationalism, they demand reform. We must fix our broken institutions, challenge illegitimate authority, and restore the trust of the people in democracy and law.
The Muslim world will only flourish when its people are free to choose their leaders, when every human life is valued equally, and when power is exercised with responsibility and humility. The unlawful use of force without due process is not only a failure of politics or government systems, it's also a failure of ethics and human decency.
Those who stand with dictators, thieves, and corrupt elites will find themselves on the wrong side of history. As the Urdu saying goes:
"Choree upar se seena zori" “The thief, and on top of that, the arrogance of acting like the victim.”
History has its own way of remembering who stood for truth, and who stood in its way.
