Correspondence of M.A. Jinnah: A Follower's Devotion and International Media

Sub title : A Personal Letter with News on International Coverage

Subject: Muslim League | Jinnah, M.A. -- Correspondence | International Media | Time Magazine

Date of publication: 1946

Language: English

Page: 1 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27755

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Correspondence | Mohammed Shaft -- Time Magazine -- Delhi Talks 1946 | International Media Coverage -- Muslim League -- Personal Devotion -- Indian Politics -- Lahore.

Abstract: This personal letter from Mohammed Shaft to M.A. Jinnah, dated 15th May 1946, expresses deep personal devotion and support for Jinnah's leadership during the critical Delhi talks. The sender encloses a frontispiece from Time magazine which featured coverage of the Indian political situation, particularly focusing on the Delhi negotiations. While characterizing much of the article as "muck," the sender still found it interesting reading. The letter concludes with a touching revelation that the sender's household offers daily prayers for Jinnah's strength in leading Muslims in what is described as "Kufristan-I-Hind," indicating both religious devotion and the perceived challenges facing Muslims in pre-Partition India.

Description: This personal letter provides a glimpse into the emotional connection between M.A. Jinnah and his supporters during a crucial political moment. Written during the 1946 Delhi talks that would significantly influence the path toward Partition, the document reveals how international media like Time magazine covered these developments and how such coverage was received by Jinnah's followers. Most notably, it showcases the deep personal reverence Jinnah commanded, with supporters viewing his mission in religious terms and offering daily prayers for his success. The letter serves as both a historical artifact of media coverage and a testament to the personal devotion Jinnah inspired among his followers during the Pakistan movement. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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