The life of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the history of his family, particularly their connections to Sindh and India, is a subject of research and interest. Records sheds light on Jinnah’s roots in Gujarat, India, and specifically the village of Paniali, Gujrat.

Jinnah’s family, particularly his father (Jeenna), was involved in trade and commerce. The land holdings, business activities, and social dynamics of the region provide valuable context about Jinnah’s upbringing and connection to Paniali, a village in Gujarat. Moreover, Jinnah’s father, Jeenna (جيڻا), was linked to the Lohanna community, which had a significant presence in Sindh during its conquest. Many Lohana Hindus, lived in Gujarat, Thhatto, Sindh during that period.

Jinnah’s father was involved in trading goods like leather and fish, transported via sea to Gujarat. This commercial lifestyle deeply influenced Jinnah’s early years, shaping his worldview, language, and education. Additionally, Jinnah’s grandfather, Poonja, was Hindu. Jinnah’s father later migrated to Jhirk, a town in Sindh, with his spiritual guide, Aga Khan, around 1870.

Although there is some debate about the exact birthplace of Jinnah, historical records suggest that his family’s connection to Paniali and Jhirk is significant. Moreover, Paniali is just 80 kilometers away from Poorbandar (پُور بندر), where Mahatma Gandhi was born, highlighting the shared linguistic and cultural roots between the two leaders.
Records suggests that Jinnah’s father was part of the Ismaili Muslim sect, and the Lohannas of Gujarat had embraced Islam. Jinnah himself later converted from the Ismaili sect to Isnaa Ashari Shia sect.

Through these details, it becomes clear that Jinnah’s ancestors were deeply involved in commerce and had strong connections to the Gujarati-speaking region of India. These roots played a major role in shaping Jinnah’s personality, education, and leadership qualities that later defined his role in the partition of India and creation of Pakistan.