Pakistan observed the 87th death anniversary of national poet Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal on Monday, honoring his contributions to the intellectual and political awakening of Muslims in the subcontinent. Tributes poured in from political leaders and citizens nationwide, marking the day with deep respect and remembrance.
A special ceremony took place at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad, where government officials, scholars, and admirers gathered to pay homage to Iqbal’s legacy. Events such as poetry recitations, seminars, and panel discussions were also organized across the country, highlighting his enduring influence on Pakistan’s identity and ideological foundations.
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President Asif Ali Zardari, in a commemorative message, praised Iqbal as a visionary thinker and reformer. He emphasized the poet’s efforts in awakening the Muslim Ummah through his philosophical insights and powerful poetry. The president noted Iqbal’s commitment to self-reliance, intellectual freedom, and spiritual revival, stating that his ideas remain relevant in confronting today’s challenges. He reaffirmed that Iqbal’s Allahabad address in 1930 was the first formal articulation of the concept of a separate homeland for Muslims, eventually leading to the creation of Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to Allama Iqbal, calling him the ideological architect of Pakistan. He stressed that Iqbal not only envisioned a separate state for Muslims but also laid the intellectual foundation of the Pakistan Movement. The prime minister highlighted Iqbal’s focus on action, knowledge, and self-belief, urging the nation to unite under these principles. He called on the youth to engage with Iqbal’s philosophy and become agents of national progress and unity.
Throughout the country, citizens took time to reflect on Iqbal’s contributions to literature and politics. Born in 1877 in Sialkot, Iqbal’s poetry in Urdu and Persian ignited a sense of identity among Muslims and played a pivotal role in the Muslim renaissance in British India. His writings continue to inspire generations with themes of divine love, selfhood, and national consciousness.
Allama Iqbal passed away on April 21, 1938, but his legacy as the Poet of the East remains central to Pakistan’s cultural and ideological narrative. His vision of a spiritually and intellectually empowered Muslim community continues to resonate, especially during times of national introspection and renewal.
