Iqbal Poet – Philosopher Of Islam

About Iqbal Poet – Philosopher Of Islam

Iqbal Poet – Philosopher Of Islam is an English book by Dr. Muhammad Munawwar that introduces the life, poetry and thought of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. If you are looking for a book on Iqbal Poet Philosopher Of Islam written in English, this paperback from Adam Publications is a useful guide for students, researchers and readers of Iqbaliyat. For details of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492.

Iqbal wrote in Urdu and Persian, so many English readers meet him first through studies like this. The book helps a reader see how his poetry and his philosophy belong together, and why he is remembered as a thinker who spoke to the Muslim world about selfhood, faith and renewal.

Who was Allama Iqbal?

Muhammad Iqbal was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot and died on 21 April 1938 in Lahore. He studied at Government College, Lahore, then at Trinity College, Cambridge, and received his doctorate from the University of Munich in 1907 with a thesis titled The Development of Metaphysics in Persia. He also qualified as a barrister. He is honoured as a poet of Urdu and Persian, and as a philosopher whose lectures were published as The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam.

The works behind the thinker

• Asrar-i-Khudi (1915), a Persian poem on the strengthening of the self
• Rumuz-i-Bekhudi (1917), on the individual and the community
• Bang-i-Dara (1924), his first Urdu collection
• The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam, lectures published in 1930
• Bal-i-Jibril (1935) and Zarb-i-Kalim (1936), later Urdu collections
• Javid Nama (1932), a Persian work of spiritual journey

A study of Iqbal as poet and philosopher helps readers connect these titles and see how his ideas developed.

What this book offers

Our listing describes the book as an English introduction to the life, poetry and thought of Allama Iqbal, useful for students, researchers and readers of Iqbaliyat. It is a good companion when you are reading Iqbal in translation, because it places his verses within his life and times. We recommend reading it alongside a selection of his poems so that the ideas become concrete.

Key ideas in Iqbal’s thought

• Khudi, or selfhood: the idea that a believer should develop strength of character and purpose
• Love for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the centre of a Muslim’s life and the source of inner energy
• The call for the Muslim community to awaken from complacency
• The role of reason and experience together with faith
• A dynamic understanding of Islamic thought that engages with the modern world

Iqbal expressed deep reverence for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ throughout his poetry, and readers often find that his verses lead them back to the Quran and the Sunnah.

Who should read this book

• Students of English, Urdu or Islamic Studies who meet Iqbal in their courses
• Researchers beginning work in Iqbaliyat
• Readers in Kashmir and across India who love Iqbal’s verse but prefer English explanations
• Teachers preparing lectures on Iqbal
• Gift seekers looking for a meaningful book on a great poet

How to get the most from it

Read a chapter, then read two or three of Iqbal’s poems on the same theme in Urdu or in translation. Note the words that stand out, such as khudi, ishq and faqr, and write what each means in your own words. Return to the same poem after a month and you will notice new layers. Discuss the ideas with friends, because Iqbal’s poetry is meant to stir the heart as well as the mind. Remember to send salawat upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when you read his blessed name in the verses.

Edition details

Title: Iqbal Poet – Philosopher Of Islam. Author: Dr. Muhammad Munawwar. Publisher: Adam Publications. Language: English. Format: paperback. For the number of pages and other details of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492. We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote this book? Dr. Muhammad Munawwar.

Is it in English? Yes.

Is it suitable for students? Yes, it is useful for students, researchers and readers of Iqbaliyat.

Does it replace reading Iqbal’s own poetry? No. It is best read together with his verse.

How soon will it arrive? Same-day dispatch from Srinagar, about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.

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