Letter from Kazi Anwarul Islam to M.A. Jinnah

Sub title : Proposal for the adoption of a national song for Pakistan

Subject: Pakistan Movement | National identity | Muslim League | M.A. Jinnah

Date of publication: 1945

Language: English

Page: 1p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27619

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Kazi Anwarul Islam -- Muslim League -- Pakistan Movement | National Song -- Iqbal -- Kazi Nazrul Islam -- Calcutta -- 1945

Abstract: In this letter, Kazi Anwarul Islam writes to M.A. Jinnah suggesting the creation of a national song for Pakistan that reflects the spirit of the Muslim struggle for independence. He emphasizes the distinct identity of Muslims in India and proposes that Jinnah arrange for the preparation of such a song. Islam also recommends temporarily using existing songs such as Allama Iqbal’s “Cheen aur Arab hamara” and one composed by Bengal’s poet Kazi Nazrul Islam until a new one is adopted.

Description: A typewritten letter on blue paper with Kazi Anwarul Islam’s letterhead, dated 23 November 1945, sent from Calcutta to M.A. Jinnah at Malabar Hill, Bombay. The author proposes creating a national song for Pakistan, emphasizing unity, culture, and national identity among Muslims in pre-partition India. Signed in ink by Kazi Anwarul Islam. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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