Correspondence to Muhammad Ali Jinnah: Contributions to the Muslim League Fund

Sub title : Financial Support from Individuals and Organizations

Subject: All-India Muslim League Fundraising | Muslim National Fund | Financial Contributions | Public Support for Pakistan Movement

Date of publication: 1942

Language: English

Page: 126 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28170

Keyword: Muhammad Ali Jinnah -- All-India Muslim League Fund -- Muslim National Fund -- Financial Donations | Pakistan Movement -- South African Muslims -- Grassroots Funding -- Qaid-e-Azam.

Abstract: This collection from 1942-1943 consists of letters and receipts documenting financial contributions to the All-India Muslim League's funds, often in response to direct appeals from Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The documents showcase a wide spectrum of donors, from individuals offering humble monthly installments of two rupees to a substantial draft of £200 from the Muslim community in Pieterburg, South Africa. The correspondence is accompanied by expressions of unwavering faith in Jinnah's leadership, prayers for the success of Pakistan, and practical suggestions for improving collection efforts. These materials highlight the grassroots financial sustenance of the League and the deep emotional and ideological investment of ordinary Muslims and the diaspora in the political struggle.

Description: This set of documents provides a unique insight into the economic underpinnings of the All-India Muslim League's political campaign in the early 1940s. Moving beyond resolutions and speeches, these letters reveal the practical mechanism through which the League financed its activities: the voluntary contributions of its supporters. The collection underscores the personal connection donors felt with Jinnah, often addressing him as "Qaid-e-Azam" and framing their contributions as both a duty and an honor. The international contribution from South Africa is particularly notable, demonstrating the global reach of the Pakistan idea and the League's ability to mobilize resources beyond India's borders. This compilation is essential for researchers studying the political economy of the Pakistan movement, the sociology of its support base, and the cult of personality surrounding Jinnah. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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