History Of Allama Iqbal

 

Allama Muhammad Iqbal History: 

 Poet, Philosopher & Politician:

 Sir Muhammad Iqbal well known as Allama Iqbal. He is one of the greatest poet of the east. It was the historic day 9, November 1877 when Muhammad Iqbal was born in Sialkot. After the accomplishment of his primary education in his native city, an unquenchable thirst for learning brought him to Lahore (1895). There he came under the influence of Maulana Mir, Hassan. From the very beginning,
He got his higher education at Government College, Lahore. Then he went to Cambridge and later to Germany where he got his doctorate. He began his legal practice at Lahore. He did not devote his attention to his profession but entered political life. He found the Muslims politically backward. It was at this stage of life that he began to write poems, He wanted to produce a new awakening in the backward Muslims of the Sub-continent. He started writing in Urdu. Later on, he used Persian as vehicle of his expression.

Allama Iqbal As a Poet:

It is an undeniable fact that his heroic and philosophical Poetry has won him the title of "The poet of the East". In this respect, he can be compared with Milton and Wordsworth who are also “laureate poets” of their nation. His innate poetic genius was perhaps more marvelous than that of Calliope. His musical knack was perhaps more melodious than that of Orpheus. The distinctive feature of Iqbal’s poetry is that it is a permanent source of joy, inspiration and didacticism. 

His lofty verses, noble poetic instances, melodious songs for children and religious poetry have won him immortal fame placing him among the brightest constellations of immortal poets in the firmament of poetry. His poetry both in Urdu and Persian is replete with the verses of the Holy Quran Some critics have asserted to this extent that his poetry is the true appreciation and interpretation of the Holy Quran. So, his poetry is an illustrious and distinctive source of enlightenment and spiritual illumination for the gone astray people.

Iqbal’s Message To Youth:

In this age, when the Muslims are being dishonored and slaughtered everywhere, it is a pressing need that we should get guidance and inspiration from his poetry. If we appreciate his message and follow his advice, we may our lost glory. Iqbal has persistently urged the Muslim youth to ponder over the heroic achievement of their forefathers and follow the golden traditions set by them. May the Muslims of new Millennium be inspired by the illuminated thoughts of his poetry! Ameen.

His poetry is purposeful and marked with mysticism:

Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is my favorite author because his poetry is purposeful. It preaches mysticism of new order. This mysticism is entirely based on the teachings of Islam. He died on 21 April 1938 in Lahore, Pakistan. May the Muslims of today read his poetry and get an urge to gain their golden past. Aameen!