International Correspondence with M.A. Jinnah from Ceylon and Cyprus

Sub title : Condolences, Support for Pakistan, and Commercial Solicitations from the Global Muslim Community

Subject: International Muslim Solidarity | Assassination Attempt on Jinnah | Support for Pakistan

Date of publication: 1943

Language: English

Page: 9 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27792

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Ceylon -- Sri Lanka -- Cyprus -- Assassination Attempt | International Support -- Pakistan Movement -- Muslim Diaspora | Puttalam Telegram -- Cabinet Mission -- Commercial Solicitation.

Abstract: This collection features letters and telegrams sent to M.A. Jinnah from the global Muslim community, primarily from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and one from Cyprus. A significant portion expresses shock and relief following the 1943 assassination attempt on Jinnah, with merchants and individuals from Gampola and other towns sending prayers and congratulations on his survival. Later correspondence, particularly a detailed telegram from Puttalam in 1947, shows ardent support from Ceylonese Muslims for the Pakistan movement, resolving to assist in the struggle and urging the British Cabinet Mission to honor this demand. The file also includes a commercial solicitation from a Turkish advocate in Cyprus seeking Jinnah's help in establishing a business, and a request for a religious book.

Description: This file vividly illustrates the international reach of M.A. Jinnah's influence and the deep emotional and political connection he commanded among Muslim communities beyond India's borders. The heartfelt letters following the attack on his life demonstrate his personal stature as a leader, while the political resolutions and telegrams from Ceylon are a testament to the powerful resonance of the Pakistan ideal across the Indian Ocean. The inclusion of a commercial request from Cyprus further underscores the diverse nature of the appeals made to him, positioning him as a figure of authority and potential patronage for Muslims worldwide. This collection is crucial for understanding the transnational dimensions of the Pakistan movement and Jinnah's role as a global Muslim leader. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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