Islamization under General Zia Al-Haq (1977-1988): An Analysis
| Journal | Al-Basirah |
| Title | Islamization under General Zia Al-Haq (1977-1988) : An Analysis |
| Author(s) | Rabbi, Fazli |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Pages | 25-37 |
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| Keywords | Islamization, Legal, Political, Socio-Economic, Reforms |
| Chicago 16th | Rabbi, Fazli. "Islamization under General Zia Al-Haq (1977-1988) : An Analysis." Al-Basirah 6, no. 2 (2017). |
| APA 6th | Rabbi, F. (2017). Islamization under General Zia Al-Haq (1977-1988) : An Analysis. Al-Basirah, 6(2). |
| MHRA | Rabbi, Fazli. 2017. 'Islamization under General Zia Al-Haq (1977-1988) : An Analysis', Al-Basirah, 6. |
| MLA | Rabbi, Fazli. "Islamization under General Zia Al-Haq (1977-1988) : An Analysis." Al-Basirah 6.2 (2017). Print. |
| Harvard | RABBI, F. 2017. Islamization under General Zia Al-Haq (1977-1988) : An Analysis. Al-Basirah, 6. |
Abstract
As a result of the political crisis in Pakistan, the Martial Law regime of General Zia Al-Haq came into power on July 5, 1977. The process of Islamization was given a new boost during the period of Zia Al-Haq 1977- 1988. He launched a comprehensive scheme to eradicate non-Islamic practices in Pakistani state and society. His Islamization program contemplated significant reforms in the legal-constitutional, socioeconomic and educational institutions of Pakistan. The principles of Zakāt -‘Ushr ordinance, Islamic Ḥudūd and Penal code were introduced in the country. To Islamizing the economy Ribā abandoning and Profit and Loss sharing accounts in banks were initiated. Besides, he renamed parliament as Majlis Al-Shūrā; the Federal Sharī‘at Court, Sharī‘at Appellate Benches and Sharī‘ah Council were established in the country. Under the umbrella of Nizām-e-Muṣṭafā, social reforms were introduced, through the stressing of sanctity of the Holy month of Ramaḍān, enforcement of the bans on gambling and encouragement of chadar for women. Un-Islamic programs were banned on television and radio and news in Arabic was made compulsory. The stated objectives of President Zia’s Islamization policies were to lead Pakistan in the direction of truly Islamic state. However, the critics of his polices considered it a tool for legitimizing and enhancing his political powers in the country.