 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 ﷺ . 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 . " 
