پاک آرمی کے تربیتی نظام میں اسلامی اصولوں کا انضمام: فوائد، چیلنجز اور عملی تجاویز

INTEGRATION OF ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES IN THE TRAINING SYSTEM OF THE PAKISTAN ARMY:BENEFITS, CHALLENGES, AND PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS

Abstract

The integration of Islamic principles into the training system of the Pakistan Army holds significant implications for enhancing the professional, moral, and spiritual development of military personnel. Pakistan’s armed forces are not only tasked with defending the nation’s borders but also upholding national honor, stability, and institutional discipline. While the current training framework emphasizes physical fitness, leadership, tactical skills, and modern warfare strategies, the inclusion of Islamic values—such as faith, piety, discipline, honesty, justice, courage, and selflessness—remains partial and unstandardized. Drawing inspiration from the military practices during the era of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the Rightly Guided Caliphs, the study explores how Islamic teachings can complement modern military training. This research identifies the benefits of incorporating Islamic principles, such as enhanced ethical conduct, moral responsibility, decision-making under pressure, and national and religious commitment. At the same time, it addresses challenges, including technological demands, diverse educational backgrounds, and the absence of uniform standards for religious training. The study aims to provide practical recommendations to achieve a coherent integration of Islamic values within the Pakistan Army’s training system, thereby strengthening the ideological and operational foundations of the institution.