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Philosopher

Muhammad Iqbal, born on November 9, 1877, and died on April 21, 1938, was one of the most prominent philosophers of the Indian subcontinent in the 20th century. Known as the 'Poet Philosopher', his thoughts had a profound impact on the Islamic revival movement in the Indian subcontinent.

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“Be not entangled in this world of days and nights; Thou hast another time and space as well.”

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Author:Muhammad Iqbal

“It is true that we are made of dust. And the world is also made of dust. But the dust has motes rising.”

World Made Dust Rising

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“Another way of judging the value of a prophet's religious experience, therefore, would be to examine the type of manhood that he has created, and the cultural world that has sprung out of the spirit of his message.”

World Way Would Be Spirit Values Religious Judging Type Messages Prophet Manhood Another Way Sprung Religious Experience

Book:The religious thought in Islam

Source: The religious thought in Islam

“But the perception of life as an organic unity is a slow achievement, and depends for its growth on a people's entry into the main current of world-events.”

People World Life Growth Events Inspire Depends Achievement Perception Unity Currents Entry Perception Of Life World Events

Book:Iqbal centenary papers

Source: Iqbal centenary papers

“Look at the evils of the world around you and protect yourself from them. Our teachers give all the wrong messages to our youth, since they take away the natural flare from the soul. Take it from me that all knowledge is useless until it is connected with your life, because the purpose of knowledge is nothing but to show you the splendors of yourself!”

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Author:Muhammad Iqbal

“Life is a struggle and not a matter of privilege. It is nothing but one's knowledge of the temporal and the spiritual world.”

World Life Matter Spiritual Life Is Struggle Privilege Life Is A Struggle

Author:Muhammad Iqbal

About the Author

Born: November 9, 1877
Died: April 21, 1938
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 92

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