Double Mistake

evidence. The Sultanate model is fundamentally different from peaceful ideological dialogue. The peaceful dialogue model creates an environment fully aligned with Islam. In contrast, the Sultanate model fosters an environment that is completely opposed to Islamic principles. An example of this is the Kashmir issue with Pakistan. The idea of Pakistan was entirely shaped by Sultanate thinking. If Pakistani leaders had adopted the peaceful interfaith dialogue approach, they would never have discussed dividing the land. Their thinking was influenced by the old Sultanate model, which focuses solely on political power, with no regard for interfaith engagement. As a result, they initiated the movement for partition, which fueled hatred across the Indian subcontinent. And all avenues for ideological dialogue came to a standstill. This un-Islamic and unwise politics entered its second phase in 1947. When the region gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, there were two major state problems: Hyderabad and Kashmir. In Hyderabad, Hindus were the majority, but the ruler was Muslim. In Kashmir, Muslims were the majority, but the ruler was Hindu. The question was what the political future of these two states would be. The Nawab of Hyderabad formally decided to join Pakistan, while the Raja of Kashmir signed papers to join India. To end this dispute, the leadership in New Delhi made a practical offer. They told the Pakistani leaders: You withdraw your claim on Hyderabad, and we will withdraw