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PESHAWAR, Nov 09 (APP): Being the root of existence and living with dignity, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s philosophy of Khudi (self) has inspired the Muslims of the subcontinent to achieve a separate state in the subcontinent where they could live with prosperity and practice religious obligations with complete freedom.
“Dr Iqbal philosophy of Khudi or selfhood has not only changed the mindset of the Muslim youth but also helped them believe in their own abilities and strength to achieve their ultimate goal of Pakistan,” said Professor Dr Naushad Khan, former Vice Chancellor of Islamia College Peshawar while talking to APP on Sunday.
He said that Allama Muhammad Iqbal had faced criticism especially from religious circles but he stood firm with his philosophy as he believed that Muslims had all abilities to regain power in the l subcontinent where they ruled for nearly 800 years.
“Dr Muhammad Iqbal had faced criticism mostly from religious people on the concept of selfhood but he didn’t stop himself from sharing his thoughts with the people of the subcontinent, which later helped achieve Pakistan.”
:After the debacle of the 1857 war, the Muslims of the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent were subjected to different forms of discrimination and inhuman treatment by the colonial masters, who considered them rivals after snatching powers from the Mughals that ruled the subcontinent for nearly 800 year.
However Dr Iqbal philosophy helped them to go for a seperate homeland, which was the only solution of their problems,” said Professor Dr. A.H.Hilali, former Chairman of Political Science Department at University of Peshawar while talking to APP.
“Great educationist Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and poet philosopher Dr Allama Iqbal came for the rescue of Muslims after colonial rulers tilted towards Hindus by empowering them in education, employment, economic, and political services, in a bid to prolong their rule and keep Muslims backward,” said Dr Hilali.
He said the Poet of the East had presented his philosophy in a very unique and creative way by using high poetic imaginations, but his words cannot be understood by everyone because he was an ocean of knowledge.
Dr Iqbal has comprehensively explained selfhood’s significance in his book Asrar-i-Khudi (Secrets of Self) and said the aim of life for a person should be self-realization, believing in their own abilities and self-knowledge.
The architect of two-nation theory has often used Shaheen (the eagle) as a source of strength to motivate youth of all ages, irrespective of borders and geography.
It was his inspired teachings and the Allahabad address of 1930 that united the Muslims of the subcontinent at Lahore on March 23, 1940, where the historic Pakistan’s resolution was passed, and after its seven years of adoption, Pakistan came into being on the world map on August 14, 1947.
He said, “The poetry, ideology, values, and farsighted thinking of the national poet have inspired generations, and his Khudi teachings were a beacon of light for people and the country’s development and prosperity.”
He said that Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal had taught youth about living with dignity and exploring opportunities for themselves, besides being informed about the sacrifices of our forefathers and the identity of Muslims.
Dr Iqbal’s teaching revolved mainly around peace, brotherhood, unity, political tolerance, and mutual coexistence.
Dr Hilali said that unity was a key element in putting Pakistan on the road to progress and development and achieving success in all fields of life.
He said working with unity and the right direction was the guarantee of our success in this world.
The experts said that the county’s challenges can be addressed by strictly adhering to Dr. Iqbal’s Khudi, which is panacea of all problems.