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Iqbal: Philosopher of Islamic Renewal • Author: Muhammad Habashdar • 2019
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This book explores the thought and philosophy of Muhammad Iqbal through three main themes: the discourse of renaissance, the discourse of renewal, and the discourse of the spirit.
In the first chapter, the author explains Iqbal's message of renaissance, originating from the Indian Muslim's leap towards the dream of a strong, unified Islamic nation, with a special focus on his aspirations and hopes for the Arab world.
In the second chapter, Iqbal confronts the turbulent spirit of the new generation, boldly addressing the necessity of continuously renewing Islam and fostering courageous thought and free will to secure a leading place for Muslims in the new world. Iqbal's revolution against Islamic clericalism intensifies as he wages a fierce war against a stunted consciousness, calling for a massive uprising against the fatalistic spirit that suppresses reason and will, which he saw as prevalent in traditional Muslim schools and leadership. He insightfully outlines a new awakening based on the concept of the finality of prophethood as the end of the unseen world and the beginning of the observable one—the end of miracles and the dawn of natural laws.
The third chapter delves into Iqbal's spiritual world, his meditations, and his illuminations, particularly his eternal connection with the great master Jalal al-Din Rumi.
In essence, this is Iqbal: a leader, a revolutionary, and a lover. The book is also distinguished by a large collection of Iqbal's poems published for the first time.