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IQBAL, GERMANY AND TEHREEK-E MASHRAQIA

Abstract

The architect of Pakistan and a celebrated Muslim Philosopher, Theologian, and Mystic Poet, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal(1877-1838) lived in British India. At that time Subcontinent was under the tyranny of British colonial lords. He got his Ph.D. Degree from the Munch University of Germany in 1907. The topic of his doctoral thesis in Germany was as under: “The Development of Metaphysics in Persia”. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal was a versatile personality. He had a proficiency in various languages like English, Urdu, Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit, Punjabi and German. He enriched his thought by studying ancient and Modern philosophers, poets, sages and writers of the East and the West. He updated his knowledge with the scientific advancements of his time also. Although there were various topics of Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal’s interest but the topics like Iran, Persian Literature and philosophy, German sages, philosophers and the Orient movement of German literature (Tehreek-e-Mashraqia) were of the specific interest for him. These topics remained distinctive for him throughout his life. He had an indwelling relation with Germany rather than other European countries. In this regard some points are of special consideration. Here our objectives are as under: A brief account of Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal’s relations with Germany To reason out his approach towards Germany

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