Abstract
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This article covers the use of Islam as a means of identification and as an integral part of the Pakistan Army Officer Corps' ideology between 1971 and 1999. Many officers have found their identity in the Army's interpretations of Islam. This article also vies that the Army has continually combined concepts of the disgraced 'Martial Race' theory and Islam as the foundation of the Army's superiority over other forces, most especially the Indian Army, since its inception.in historical context the British Indian Army remained indulge in political, religious and cultural activities and being the successor of British Indian Army, the Pakistan’s Army did continue the practice. Beyond all else, the Military's devastating loss to India in 1971 influenced the formation of an Army culture centered on Islam. Islam was also divulged to have a long history of association with and conflation with concepts such as martial race and Muslim triumphalism, as well as warfighting enthusiasm, unit, and equipment designations. |
Keywords
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Army, Iman, Islamization, Pakistan, Religion, Taqwa, and Jihad-fi-sabeel-illah |
Article
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Article # 4
Volume # 2
Issue # 2
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DOI info
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DOI Number: 10.35484/ahss.2021(2-II)04
DOI Link: http://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2021(2-II)04
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