Pukhtoonwali

 

Least nations of the world have a code of ethics and honor other than their religious code.Pukhtoons are one of the rarest nations in the world who have their own code of ethics called Pukhtoonwali.

 

Pukhtoonwali encompasses all major aspects of Pukhtoons life. One of the major reasons of nationwide conversion of Pukhtoons to Islam was that they were already practicing most of the ethical principles of Islam and it was easy for them to accept Islam as their religion.

 

The major components of Pukhtoonwali are as follows:

 

On Social level:

 

Izzat               meaning       Self Respect

Barabaree     meaning       Equality

Melmastia     meaning       Hospitality

Khegara        meaning       Help

Ghairat          meaning       Support

Nanawatay    meaning       Giving Asylum to one who seeks it

Masharee     meaning       Representing the family socially

 

On Economic level:

 

Masharee     meaning        Supporting family economically

 

On Political level

 

Azaadi         meaning          Freedom

Khpalwaki   meaning         Sovereignty

Badal           meaning         Taking Revenge from the enemy

Jirga            meaning         Autonomous body for resolving disputes at tribal level

Loya Jirga  meaning         Autonomous body at Intra Tribal level

Masharee   meaning         Providing Political leadership

Toora          meaning         Exhibition of bravery on the military front