(Dr. Farooq Khans mission in his own words)
MY VISION AND MISSION
I am humanist, Muslim, Pakistani and a Pakhtun. To strive for the well being of the whole humanity, to uphold the cause of Muslim Ummah and to exalt the dignity of Pakistan and Pukhtoons is my mission. There is no contradiction between their interests, provided every issue is seen with justice and fair play.
In my opinion there are ten basic values which should be honored by every individual, community, country and the whole mankind. These essential and fundamental values are:
Human equality and democratic culture
Justice
Honesty
Merit
Hard work and thorough struggle
Law abiding mentality
Wisdom and patience
Education
Health
Strong and well-coordinated welfare institutions for the down trodden classes.
It is not possible for me to address the whole humanity so I address Muslim Ummah, Pakistan and Pukhtoons. In my opinion the degraded and helpless position of all the above three communities is because of the lack of the above ten fundamental values. We lagged behind in fulfilling and abiding all these values. Without honoring these values, we will not be able to survive as prestigious communities and nations.
The Muslims usually blame others for their plight, but in my view the internal factors are much more important than the external factors and once we overcome our weaknesses and shortcomings then the external world will become favorable slowly and steadily.
Development and dignity of Pakistan and the Ummah is based on the efforts to achieve these ideals and standards. It is very clear that a thorough struggle is needed in this regard. This struggle should be totally free from any kind of violence, sentimentalism and provocative rhetoric.
I always strictly follow the teachings of Quran, Sunnah, and my conscience in pondering over all the collective issues and problems facing us. In my opinion, the Muslim Ummah needs a comprehensive discussion and consensus on the following issues:
Status of Women in Islamic Society
The real instructions of Islam regarding Jihad and Qital
The true perspective of Islamic teachings in crimes and punishment
Islamic instructions regarding relations between Muslims and Non-Muslims
I have written a few books on these Issues e.g.:
Jihad, Qital aur Aalam-e-Islam (Urdu)
Islam Kya hai?(Urdu)
Islam and Women (Urdu & English)
Dialogue with the West (English)
Kashmir Issue (Urdu & English)
Ikkisween Saddi aur Pakistan (Urdu)
Jadeed Zehan Kay Shubhat Aur Islam Ka Jawab (Urdu)
Hudood aur Qisas wa Diyat Ordinance Ka Tanqeedi Jaiza (Urdu)
In my opinion Muslim states must proceed according to the following four important points.
To bring democratic culture in Muslim states.
To resolve all the disputes and conflicts through peaceful means.
To dominate and inculcate the above mentioned ten basic collective values in their states.
To make a serious and conscious advance in the field of science and technology.
I have written extensively on the above issues.
This is my vision and the struggle for this purpose is the mission of my life.
Dr. Muhammad Farooq Khan
