The towering personality of the Father of the Nation Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, lives on as a symbol of matchless leadership, integrity, and resilience for the Muslims of subcontinent. His lifelong struggle, clear and powerful vision, his most strong character, unwavering determination, and astute leadership ultimately led to the creation of Pakistan.

Early Life and Education
Mohammad Ali Jinnah was born on December 25, 1876, in Karachi. His father’s name was Jinnah Poonja and mother’s name was Mithibai. They belonged to a prominent merchant family. Mohammad Ali got his early education from Sindh Madrassatul Islam, and Christian Missionary Society High School, Karachi. After matriculation, his father sent him to pursue law at Lincoln’s Inn London, where he graduated in 1896. He became the youngest Indian to be called to the bar in England at the age of 19.
Political Journey
Barrister Mohammad Ali Jinnah developed his  political views, including the idea that India should have a constitutional self-government. He was influenced by Indian political leaders such as Dadabhai Naoroji and others. He began his political career by joining the Indian National Congress, where he advocated for the Hindu-Muslim unity. However, as time progressed, he realized that Muslims required a separate political identity to safeguard their interests. 
All India Muslim League (AIML)
In 1913, he joined the All India Muslim League, aiming to represent Muslims on an equal footing. However, he got dismayed over the differences within as All India Muslim League split into two factions. Consequently, he moved to London in 1931. His departure gave a big blow to Muslim politics, which indicated a bleak future. So, visionary leaders like Allama Iqbal decided to pursue Barrister Jinnah for coming back to India. Iqbal wrote a number of letters to him, and finally succeeded in convincing him. On his initiation, Mohammad Ali Jinnah returned to India in 1934 and took over the leadership of AIML. 
The Making of Pakistan
His leadership and wisdom transformed the party into a formidable political force that championed the cause of Muslims. Through numerous challenges, including intense political opposition and personal sacrifices, Quaid-i-Azam’s vision became increasingly clear. He passionately argued for the “Two-Nation Theory”, which emphasized that Muslims and Hindus were distinct nations. His matchless leadership, consistent dedication, and his belief in the need for a separate homeland culminated into the creation of Pakistan on August 14, 1947.
Quaid’s Vision for Pakistan
Quaid-i-Azam’s vision for Pakistan was grounded in principles of equality, justice, and integrity. His guiding principle was “Unity, Faith, and Discipline,” urging the nation to work together with loyalty and determination. In his famous address to the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947, he emphasized on tolerance, freedom of religion, and the need to focus on economic and social growth rather than division. He envisioned Pakistan as a democratic state where everyone would have equal rights, regardless of religion or ethnicity. He championed hard work, merit, and resilience, encouraging citizens to build a society that upheld justice and compassion.

Quaid’s Concept of “Faith, Unity & Discipline”

The Quaid’s special message to the youth was an inspiring call to action as well as personification of three important values that are vital not only for personality development, but for the growth and stability of the nation. His vision was beyond contemporary time horizons. He provided these principles for the construction of a prosperous and integrated Pakistan. Let us highlight it here:
Faith
To the Quaid, religion was not just a religion. It was about ‘Faith’ in one’s self and ability; faith in the vision of the nation. On December 28, 1947, he stated: “We are going through fire: the sunshine has yet to come. But I have no doubt that with Unity, Faith and Discipline we will compare with any nation of the world. Are you prepared to undergo the fire? You must make up your minds now. We must sink individualism and petty jealousies and make up our minds to serve the people with honesty and faithfulness. We are passing through a period of fear, danger, and menace. We must have faith, unity and discipline.”  
(December 28, 1947)
Unity
One of the Quaid’s key slogans was ‘Unity’, which he considered to be the backbone of Pakistan’s might. To him, ‘Unity’ was not a mere slogan of his generation but the vision for generations to come. He called upon the youth to maintain this unity at all costs. “Work honestly and sincerely and be faithful and loyal to the Pakistan Government. I can assure you that there is nothing greater in this world than your own conscience and, when you appear before God, you can say that you performed your duty with the highest sense of integrity, honesty and with loyalty and faithfulness.”
(Broadcast Message February 1948)
Discipline
To the Quaid, ‘Discipline’ was everything. His final message to the youth was a direct appeal to their role in shaping the future of Pakistan: “The foundations of your state have been laid and it is now for you to build and build as quickly and as well as you can. Pakistan is proud of her youth, particularly the students, who are nation builders of tomorrow.  They must fully equip themselves by discipline, education, and training for the arduous task lying ahead of them. With faith, discipline, unity and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve.” 
(September 11, 1948)
He said: “Develop a sound sense of Discipline, Character, Initiative and a solid Academic Background. You must devote yourself whole-heartedly to your studies, for that is your first obligation to yourselves, your parents and to the State. You must learn to obey for only then you can learn to command.” 
(Islamia College Peshawar – April 12, 1948)
When we relate these three principles — “Faith, Unity, and Discipline” together, we see that, the Quaid’s Pakistan Vision was based on the progress of all. Faith empowers the youth to overcome difficulties; Unity creates a compact group for achieving a particular goal; and Discipline makes actions meaningful and relevant to the national agenda.