Open AccessArticle 62, 63 of Constitution of Pakistan and Moral Standards for Leadership in an Islamic State: An Analytical Study
Author(s) -
Iffat Tahira,
Asia Shabbir
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
al-iʿjāz taḥqīqī majallah barāʾe islāmiyyāt va insāniyyāt
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2707-1219
pISSN - 2707-1200
DOI - 10.53575/u18.v5.03(21).195-208
Subject(s) - parliament , honesty , islam , constitution , law , state (computer science) , political science , sociology , philosophy , theology , politics , algorithm , computer science
High-status positions and leadership at the state level require high moral values in every country and society. This fundamental principle is common irrespective of countries' religious or liberal orientation despite some variations in its details. Pakistan came into being in the name of Allah, and Muslims of this region laid countless sacrifices. Thus they demanded Islamic laws and principles. This desire of Muslims was expressed in the Objectives Resolution. The inception of articles 62 & 63 in the constitution of Pakistan 1973 also reflects their passion through the eligibility criteria of the country's leadership. Article 62 demands members of parliament to run the state affairs under the principles of Islamic values, including truthfulness, honesty and trustworthiness; they should follow the same principles to lead their individual lives. Article 63 explains if there is any mismanagement in the administrative matters of a member of parliament, he would be deposed from that position. Both these articles are absolutely according to the Islamic teachings. Muslim history also endorses the high moral values for leadership. In this essay, articles 63 and 63 are thoroughly analyzed under Islamic teachings and history.