Iqbal's Universal Ideologies: Nationhood, Patriotism and Mard-e-Momin

Abstract

By studying the thought of Iqbal, our understanding and perception are developed. Any aspect of our education cannot reach completion without benefiting from the thought of Iqbal. In Iqbal's poetry and prose, the important points regarding nationality, patriotism and Mard-e-Momin are sacred for us. Below are the relevant lines under these headings. Iqbal did not like the concept of nationality which becomes the killer of human existence. The political concept of nationalism is terrible. According to Iqbal, the philosophy of patriotism was also the most deadly and dangerous, and according to him, this philosophy was harmful to unity. Iqbal has also mentioned very important things with reference to Mard-e-Momin. In Iqbal's thought, this role is very meaningful. In this article, lines have been penned under the above topics. Authoritative references are provided. Its study will broaden the scope of Iqbal's thought and lead to the creation of new topics for research and criticism.