ALLAMA MUHAMMAD IQBAL: THE MAN BEHIND THE POET
ALLAMA MUHAMMAD IQBAL: THE MAN BEHIND THE POET Three Marriages, Family Life, Children, Grandchildren and the Generations That Followed A Special Historical Feature | The World & Humanity (TWH) Beyond the poetry, philosophy and political vision lies the personal story of a man who experienced marriage, separation, fatherhood, grief and family responsibilities. This is an exploration of Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s life as a husband, father and family man, and the generations that followed him. 1. Introduction: The Private Life of a Public Figure Allama Muhammad Iqbal (9 November 1877 – 21 April 1938) is remembered across the world as a poet, philosopher and one of the intellectual figures whose ideas influenced the political development of Muslim South Asia. His poetry, philosophy of Khudi (selfhood), concept of the Shaheen (eagle), and contribution to the intellectual foundations of Pakistan have been discussed for generations. However, another dimension of his life deserves att...