The Affirmation of Pakistan's Islamic Identity: An Analysis of the Relevance of Fundamentalism in the Modern World

Abstract

As an Islam country, Pakistan was formed through an intense conflict of identity with India, in this case, Hinduism. The cultural influence of the Islamic world, which is wholly different from Indian Hinduism, poses a distinct challenge to Pakistan's uniqueness, even though they are now independent according to the two-state theory. Simplifying identity means opening up opportunities to create conflicts with India and identity conflicts that are even narrower than Pakistani Islam. Pakistani identity may threaten the concept of jihad nationalism that orthodox Pakistan espouses. The sharp intersection between India's Hindu identity and Pakistani Islam influences the ideology and system. Pakistan is moving towards Fundamentalism as India becomes more open to this modern world. This article will examine further the importance of a unique Islamic identity for Pakistan, although its usefulness still needs further analysis. On the other hand, Pakistan can deny the argument that globalization which makes the country more connected, automatically puts its identity aside. Because of Pakistan's attitude, Britain's departure from the European Union to Turkey's neo-ottomans policies can be commonly understood as a variation among other globalization impacts. Commonly, the final form of a relationship between countries was oriented towards a borderless community that supports international regimes and international or supranational organizations; however, it turns out that Pakistan is one of those who keep its self-image firmly, even if it means that they have a different direction. Pakistan's presence proves that the final form of state governance and identity has not been reached by avoiding the Westernized currents of globalization. Pakistan's efforts prove that some alternatives exist for other countries in this modern world.