1. நான் அவர்கள் நம் கடந்த கால இஸ்லாமிய வரலாற்றில் பிரயோஜனமில்லை ஒவ்வொரு தருணத்திலும் உயரும் என்று என் மக்கள் மீது முழு நம்பிக்கை இருக்கிறது, பெருமை மற்றும் பாரம்பரியங்கள். (14 ஆகஸ்ட் பாக்கிஸ்தான் முதல் ஆண்டு விழாவை முன்னிட்டு நேஷன் செய்தி, 1948)
2. இயற்கை நீங்கள் எல்லாம் கொடுத்திருக்கிறாள்: நீங்கள் எல்லையற்ற வளங்களை கிடைத்துவிட்டது. உங்கள் வசிக்கும் அடித்தளங்களை நாட்டினார், நீங்கள் உருவாக்க மற்றும் இப்போது, மற்றும் விரைவாகவும் அதே முடியுங்கள் கட்டமைக்க. So go ahead and I wish you God speed. (14 ஆகஸ்ட் பாக்கிஸ்தான் முதல் ஆண்டு விழாவை முன்னிட்டு நேஷன் செய்தி, 1948)
3. The Western world, in spite of its advantages of mechanization and industrial efficiency is today in a worse mess than ever before in history. The adoption Western economic theory and practice will not help us in achieving our goal of creating a happy and contented people. We must work our destiny in our own way and present to the world an economic system based on true Islamic concept of equality of manhood and social justice. (1st ஜூலை பாக்கிஸ்தான் ஸ்டேட் வங்கி திறப்பு விழாவில் உரை, 1948)
4. It is only with united effort and faith in our destiny that we shall be able to translate the Pakistan of our dreams into reality. (Message to the Nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on 27th August, 1948)
5. Every Mussalman should serve Pakistan honestly, sincerely and selflessly (Message to the Nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on 27th August, 1948)
6. My message to you is: build up physical strength not for aggression, not for militarism, but for becoming fighting fit, all your life and all the time in every walk of life of your nation wherever you be and always to be a force for peace, international amity and goodwill (Address to athletes)
7. My guiding principle will be justice and complete impartiality, and I am sure that with your support and co-operation, I can look forward to Pakistan becoming one of the greatest Nations of the world. (Presidential Address to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 11th August, 1947)
8. We should have a State in which we could live and breathe as free men and which we could develop according to our own lights and culture and where principles of Islamic social justice could find free play.(Address to Civil, Naval, Military and Air Force Officers of Pakistan Government, Karachi October 11, 1947)
9. ‎”Don’t play marbles in the dust ; it spoils your clothes and dirties your hands. We must stand up and play cricket.” Jinnah at age 14, advising younger boys in his streets
10. The Western world, is today in a worse mess than ever before in history. The adoption of Western economic theory and practice will not help us in achieving our goal of creating a happy and contended people. We must work our destiny in our own way and present to the world an economic system based on true Islamic concept of equality of manhood and social justice. (Opening Ceremony of State Bank on 1st July, 1948)
11. As you know, history shows that in England conditions, some time ago, were much worse than those prevailing in India today. The Roman Catholics and the Protestants persecuted each other. Even now there are some States in existence where there are discriminations made and bars imposed against a particular class. Thank God, we are not starting in those days. (Presidential Address, 11வது ஆகஸ்ட், 1947)
12. We must work our destiny in our own way and present to the world an economic system based on true Islamic concept of equality of manhood and social justice. We will thereby be fulfilling our mission as Muslims and giving to humanity the message of peace which alone can save it and secure the welfare, happiness and prosperity of mankind (Speech at the opening ceremony of State Bank of Pakistan, Karachi.. ஜூலை 1, 1948)
13. In my speeches and in every sphere of the Government in which I have influence, I have emphasized and enjoined that Pakistan must not sit back and brood over its injuries. Our people must work and work hard to repair and enrich their country. We are determined to go ahead, and God willing, we shall succeed. (Broadcast talk to the people of Australia recorded on 19th February, 1948)
14. We in Pakistan are determined that having won our long-lost freedom we will work to the utmost limit of our capacity not only to build up a strong and happy State of our own but to contribute in the fullest possible measure to international peace and prosperity. (26th February, 1948)
15. It should be our aim not only to remove want and fear of all types, but also to secure liberty, fraternity and equality as enjoined upon us by Islam. (Reply to the Civic Address presented by the Karachi Corporation on 25th August, 1947)
16. We are living in a far from perfect world. Despite the progress of civilization, the law of the jungle, unfortunately, still prevails. Might is considered right and the strong do not refrain from exploiting the weak. Self-advancement, greed and lust for power sway the conduct of the individuals as that of nations. (Message to the Pakistan Scouts on 22nd December, 1947)
17. This is challenge to our very existence and if we are to survive as a nation and are to translate our dreams about Pakistan into reality we shall have to grapple with the problem facing us with redoubled zeal and energy. Our masses are today disorganized and disheartened by the cataclysm that has befallen them. (Address to Civil, Naval, Military and Air Force Officers of Pakistan, Karachi on October 11, 1947)
18. This is a great achievement in itself and can only be attributed to the high morale, integrity, and selfless devotion to duty and loyalty. I have no doubt that you will always be prepared to take on any hazardous duty which you may be called upon to perform. (Address to Officers and men of 3rd Armoured Brigade, Risalpur on 13th April, 1948)
19. I pray to God that at this critical moment. He may guide us and enable us to discharge our responsibilities in a wise and statesmanlike manner. (3 வது ஜூன் உரை ஒளிபரப்பானது, 1947)
20. Now I ask you to get rid of this provincialism, because as long as you allow this poison to remain in the body politic of Pakistan, believe me, you will never be a strong nation, and you will never be able to achieve what I wish we could achieve. (Speech at a public meeting attended by over three lakhs of people at Dhaka on March 21, 1948)

Compiled by Faraz Mushtaq