<P> Iqbal's influence also brought about a deeper appreciation for Muslim identity within Jinnah . Ahmed states that this unanimity Jinnah expressed with Iqbal did not only extend to his politics but his general convictions . The evidence of this influence began to be revealed from 1937 onwards . Jinnah began to echo Iqbal in his speeches, he started using Islamic symbolism and speaking to the underprivileged . According to Ahmed, "something had clearly changed" in Jinnah's words and deeds . While Jinnah still advocated freedom of religion and protection of the minorities, the model he was now aspiring to was that of the Prophet Muhammad . Ahmed further claims that those scholars who have painted a secular picture of Jinnah have misread his speeches which, he argues, must be read in the context of Islamic History and culture . As such, the homeland Jinnah asked for following his "conversion" was of an "unequivocal Islamic nature ." This change has been seen to last for the rest of Jinnah's life, who continued to frequently borrow ideas "directly from Iqbal - including his thoughts on Muslim unity, on Islamic ideals of liberty, justice and equality, on economics, and even on practices such as prayers ." </P> <P> In a public speech in 1940 following the death of Iqbal, Jinnah expressed his preference for implementing Iqbal's vision even at the expense of becoming a ruler . He stated: "If I live to see the ideal of a Muslim state being achieved in India, and I was then offered to make a choice between the works of Iqbal and the rulership of the Muslim state, I would prefer the former ." </P> <P> In 1933, Indian Muslims, especially from the United Provinces, began to urge Jinnah to return to India and take up again his leadership of the Muslim League, an organisation which had fallen into inactivity . He remained titular president of the League, but declined to travel to India to preside over its 1933 session in April, writing that he could not possibly return there until the end of the year . </P> <P> Among those who met with Jinnah to seek his return was Liaquat Ali Khan, who would be a major political associate of Jinnah in the years to come and the first Prime Minister of Pakistan . At Jinnah's request, Liaquat discussed the return with a large number of Muslim politicians and confirmed his recommendation to Jinnah . In early 1934, Jinnah relocated to the subcontinent, though he shuttled between London and India on business for the next few years, selling his house in Hampstead and closing his legal practice in Britain . </P>

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