Abstract

Historically, ulama played a key role in the politics of subcontinent. The contribution AIJUI is a settle fact. Its role increased with the passage of time and when they took an active part in the Pakistan movement. They worked with the Muslim league. During the 1945-46 elections they convinced the Muslim of subcontinent to vote for Muslim league and Pakistan. In the referendum of NWFP and Selhet they also convinced the people to give their option in the favor of Pakistan. Keeping in view its contribution in the freedom struggle, the paper is an attempt to highlight their contribution for the cause of Pakistan.