CHOICE BEFORE PAKISTAN

revolutionary step that doesn’t align with public sentiment. Here, I will present two examples of situations like this. One is from Muslim history, and the other is from Europe. In Muslim history, a well-known example is Salah ad-Din Yusuf (Joseph) ibn Ayyub (died 1193). He is widely praised for saving the Muslim world from the military invasions of the Crusaders. But how did Salahuddin gain the powerful leadership position that allowed him to play such a historic role? As is known, Salah ad-Din Ayyubi was a military officer under the Sultan of Egypt, Nur al-Din Zengi (11181174). After the Sultan’s death, even though his sons were alive, Salahuddin seized control of the government and took on the role of Sultan. Muslim historians generally see Salahuddin’s takeover as justified. Although it might have appeared unconstitutional on the surface, it brought important political advantages. That move allowed Salahuddin to defend Islam and the Muslims in a strong way, which he later proved. The second example is Charles de Gaulle of France (died 1970). He was a general in the French army. Later, he took advantage of the situation and gained political power in France. Elected leaders, who come to power through public votes, cannot ignore public feelings when making bold decisions. But in some cases, saving a nation requires just that: a bold decision that opposes public opinion. As is well known, France occupied several African countries, such as Algeria, and regarded them as