I am not sure that the intersectional feminist writing this essay has access to the mental framework necessary to understand the fundamental dispute between the countries. But her toxic essay needs some grounding. So...
Pakistan was created upon the idea that Hindus and Muslims are two distinct nations that can never live together in peace. Unfortunately, total population exchange was never achieved due to Indian politicians of the era living in la-la-land (a majority of them continue to do so to this day). Nehru, for all his claims to erudition, was supposedly horrified when Hindu-Muslim riots restarted post-partition.
Everyone knows why these disturbances happen across space and time. It is not a question of a parcel of land ("Kashmir"). It is a question of jihad. The Pakistani Army is a jihadi army. These are the words of General Zia-ul-Haq, dictator/president of Pakistan from the foreword to the book "The Quranic Concept of War" by Brigadier S. K. Malik:
> I write these few lines to commend Brigadier Malik’s book on ‘The Quranic Concept of War’ to both soldier and civilian alike. JEHAD FI-SABILILLAH is not the exclusive domain of the professional soldier, nor is it restricted to the application of military force alone.
> This book brings out with simplicity, clarity and precision the Quranic philosophy on the application of military force, within the context of the totality that is JEHAD. The professional soldier in a Muslim army, pursuing the goals of a Muslim state, CANNOT become ‘professional’ if in all his activities he does not take on ‘the colour of Allah.’ The non-military citizen of a Muslim state must, likewise, be aware of the kind of soldier that his country must produce and the ONLY pattern of war that his country’s armed forces may wage.
> I have read this book with great interest and believe that it has a useful contribution to make towards this understanding that we jointly seek as citizens of an Islamic State, soldier or civilian. I pray and trust that this book will be read by many. For a task so sincerely undertaken and so devotedly executed, the author’s reward is with his Lord.
For some Pakistanis, Muhammad bin Qasim is the first Pakistani because he destroyed the Hindu kingdom of Sindh in the early 700s. For others, Pakistan is the new Medina, a place to gather one's strength and attack Mecca ("India") when ready, thus following in the footsteps of their prophet. Some Pakistanis are unwilling to accept that their ancestry is Indian. Instead they go looking for their presumptive fathers in Persia, Arabia and, more recently, Turkey.
For decades, Pakistanis have named their missiles and armaments after Islamic invaders from the north-west who raped and murdered their ancestors, forcibly converted them to Islam and sold their women into sex slavery. The list of their jihadi antics is long.
Just as there can be no peace between cannibals and humans, there can never be peace between the two countries because jihad does not allow for peace: the enemy must be conquered and converted or destroyed. And India cannot allow that.
anovikov · 6h ago
In case of India vs Pakistan, isn't the situation clear? India and Pakistan are sworn enemies and the conflict between them will never cease for as long as both nations exist. And a clean victory of India over Pakistan, is possible, even if somewhat costly. It's not like Russia vs Ukraine situation because no one will be seriously hurt or feel threatened if Pakistan ceases - India is a more civilised country and Pakistan's current neighbours will feel safer if it is replaced by India, so no one is likely to help Pakistan. So why not just go for it?
suraci · 7h ago
iirc india is congratulating the victory of operation sindoor now
BJP's Nationwide 'Tiranga Yatra' Today To Honour Armed Forces
Pakistan was created upon the idea that Hindus and Muslims are two distinct nations that can never live together in peace. Unfortunately, total population exchange was never achieved due to Indian politicians of the era living in la-la-land (a majority of them continue to do so to this day). Nehru, for all his claims to erudition, was supposedly horrified when Hindu-Muslim riots restarted post-partition.
Everyone knows why these disturbances happen across space and time. It is not a question of a parcel of land ("Kashmir"). It is a question of jihad. The Pakistani Army is a jihadi army. These are the words of General Zia-ul-Haq, dictator/president of Pakistan from the foreword to the book "The Quranic Concept of War" by Brigadier S. K. Malik:
> I write these few lines to commend Brigadier Malik’s book on ‘The Quranic Concept of War’ to both soldier and civilian alike. JEHAD FI-SABILILLAH is not the exclusive domain of the professional soldier, nor is it restricted to the application of military force alone.
> This book brings out with simplicity, clarity and precision the Quranic philosophy on the application of military force, within the context of the totality that is JEHAD. The professional soldier in a Muslim army, pursuing the goals of a Muslim state, CANNOT become ‘professional’ if in all his activities he does not take on ‘the colour of Allah.’ The non-military citizen of a Muslim state must, likewise, be aware of the kind of soldier that his country must produce and the ONLY pattern of war that his country’s armed forces may wage.
> I have read this book with great interest and believe that it has a useful contribution to make towards this understanding that we jointly seek as citizens of an Islamic State, soldier or civilian. I pray and trust that this book will be read by many. For a task so sincerely undertaken and so devotedly executed, the author’s reward is with his Lord.
For some Pakistanis, Muhammad bin Qasim is the first Pakistani because he destroyed the Hindu kingdom of Sindh in the early 700s. For others, Pakistan is the new Medina, a place to gather one's strength and attack Mecca ("India") when ready, thus following in the footsteps of their prophet. Some Pakistanis are unwilling to accept that their ancestry is Indian. Instead they go looking for their presumptive fathers in Persia, Arabia and, more recently, Turkey.
For decades, Pakistanis have named their missiles and armaments after Islamic invaders from the north-west who raped and murdered their ancestors, forcibly converted them to Islam and sold their women into sex slavery. The list of their jihadi antics is long.
Just as there can be no peace between cannibals and humans, there can never be peace between the two countries because jihad does not allow for peace: the enemy must be conquered and converted or destroyed. And India cannot allow that.
BJP's Nationwide 'Tiranga Yatra' Today To Honour Armed Forces
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bjps-nationwide-tiranga-yatr...
Ironically, there will be no peace unless at least one side believes they have achieved victory