Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938)

A Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938) is a person.

• AKA: Allama Iqbal, Sir Muhammad Iqbal, Iqbal.
• Context:
  • It can (typically) compose Philosophical Poetry in Urdu language and Persian language.
  • It can (typically) advocate for Muslim Unity and Islamic revivalism.
  • It can (typically) influence South Asian Political Thought through philosophical writings.
  • It can (typically) promote Two-Nation Theory in Indian subcontinent.
  • It can (typically) integrate Eastern Philosophy with Western Philosophy.
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  • It can (often) deliver Public Lectures on Islamic philosophy.
  • It can (often) participate in Political Activism for Muslim rights.
  • It can (often) correspond with Contemporary Intellectuals about philosophical ideas.
  • It can (often) practice Law Profession alongside literary pursuits.
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  • It can range from being a Student Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1905) to being a Mature Philosopher Muhammad Iqbal (1920-1938), depending on its life stage.
  • It can range from being a Poetic Muhammad Iqbal to being a Political Muhammad Iqbal, depending on its professional focus.
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  • It can be honored as the National Poet of Pakistan.
  • It can be knighted by British Empire in 1922.
  • It can be educated at Government College Lahore, University of Cambridge, and University of Munich.
  • It can be influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche, Henri Bergson, and Rumi.
  • It can influence Pakistan Movement and modern Islamic thought.
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• Example(s):
  • Muhammad Iqbal Periods, such as:
    • Early Muhammad Iqbal Periods (1877-1905), characterized by education and early poetry.
      • Student Muhammad Iqbal (1890s) at Government College Lahore, demonstrating academic excellence.
      • European Study Muhammad Iqbal (1905-1908) in England and Germany, obtaining advanced degrees.
    • Middle Muhammad Iqbal Periods (1908-1920), characterized by philosophical development and political awakening.
      • Barrister Muhammad Iqbal (1908) practicing law in Lahore.
      • Poet-Philosopher Muhammad Iqbal (1910s) publishing Asrar-e-Khudi and Rumuz-e-Bekhudi.
    • Later Muhammad Iqbal Periods (1920-1938), characterized by political leadership and major works.
      • Knighted Muhammad Iqbal (1922) receiving Sir title.
      • Reconstruction Muhammad Iqbal (1930) publishing The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam.
      • Presidential Address Muhammad Iqbal (1930) at All-India Muslim League advocating separate Muslim state.
  • Muhammad Iqbal Works, such as:
    • Poetry Collections, such as:
      • Bang-e-Dara (1924) demonstrating Urdu poetry evolution.
      • Bal-e-Jibril (1935) exploring spiritual themes.
    • Philosophical Texts, such as:
      • The Development of Metaphysics in Persia (1908) as doctoral thesis.
      • Javid Nama (1932) as epic poem inspired by Dante.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Muhammad Iqbal (cricketer), which is a sports figure lacking philosophical contributions.
  • Iqbal Singh, which serves different cultural context.
  • Other Historical Figures named Iqbal, which use different life path.
• See: Pakistan Movement, Urdu Poetry, Islamic Philosophy, Two-Nation Theory, Rumi, South Asian Literature.

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