Mohammad Ali JinnahThe new Islamic Republic of Pakistan was established on 14 August 1947. At midnight the next day, India gained freedom from British rule after 350 years of presence. The British left India divided into two separate countries, founded on religious foundations. There were several reasons for the partition of India and three different parties contributed to it. These parties were the British, the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League. The English had based their knowledge of the Indian people on their religious background and innate differences rather than on the way they were in the present time. The English also feared the threat from the Muslims who had been the former rulers for over 300 years under the Mughal Empire (Mahmud 148). Hence, the idea of ​​separation had been constructed between Muslims and Hindus by their government. Muslims had difficulty accepting the changes in colonial power and refused to learn English and associate with the English. This was a major setback for them because Hindus were able to occupy better positions in the government. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, a social reformer and educator, taught Muslims that education and cooperation with the British were necessary for their survival in society. Khan was also the first to propose the idea of ​​a separate Muslim nation. The Hindu revivalists also strengthened the tension between Muslims and Hindus. They resented the Muslims for their previous rule over India. The revivalists rallied to ban the slaughter of cows, which were a source of cheap meat for Muslims, but sacred for Hindus, and tried to rally for Hindi to become… the medium of paper… . ..on 15 August 1947 (5) two sides were drawn up and a plan was drawn up to partition the subcontinent and hand over power to two successor states (5). Once Pakistan was formed, Mohammad Ali Jinnah was recognized for his contribution by being appointed by the Muslim League as Governor General of Pakistan. Many say that Muslims were very lucky to have Jinnah during their difficult struggle for Pakistan. “It is true that the destinies of nations are shaped by their innermost impulses and their determination to achieve their goals, but if they fail to produce a leader with the necessary skills and stature at the crucial moment, their impulses may be frustrated and their determination may prove of little use” (Qureshi 306). Mohammad Ali Jinnah was that leader who helped Muslims form their own nation and ensured them the rights they truly deserved.