KARACHI: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Poet of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon said in his message that the Poet of the East awakened the spirit of selfhood, self-confidence and freedom among Muslims through his poetry.
Allama Iqbal’s thought and philosophy convey the message of breaking free from slavery, despair and a sense of inferiority, recognising one’s abilities and having confidence in them. His poetry is not merely literature but an intellectual movement that gave Muslims the vision of a distinct identity and the right to determine their own future. Allama Iqbal compared youth of the nation to the Shaheen (falcon), teaching them to aim high, maintain self-respect and demonstrate courage. His thoughts also provided an intellectual foundation for the Pakistan Movement. The creation of Pakistan is the result of a long intellectual and political struggle, in which Allama Iqbal’s ideas and philosophy held fundamental importance.
Sharjeel Inam Memon said that today, there is a greater need than ever to understand Iqbal’s thoughts and adopt them in our national life. Instead of limiting Iqbal’s message to ceremonies and speeches, we must make it part of our practical lives. It is our collective responsibility to familiarise the younger generation with Iqbal’s philosophy. Education, research, character building and collective responsibility are the path to national development. Iqbal’s concept of selfhood teaches individuals to have confidence in their abilities, maintain self-respect and continue striving.
He said that we must work together to build an aware, educated, self-respecting and progressive society. Allama Iqbal’s message provides guidance for every era and every generation. Iqbal Day reminds us of our commitment to building a society based on justice, peace, tolerance and respect for humanity.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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