Explanation

Allama Iqbal studied in Europe at:

• University of Cambridge (England)
• Heidelberg University (Germany)
• National poet of Pakistan, pursued higher education in Europe.

 Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• The idea of Pakistan was first conceived by Muhammad Iqbal.
• He is widely regarded as the spiritual father of Pakistan.
• Muhammad Iqbal was famous for his lines "Mazhab Nahi Sikhata Aapas Mein Bair Rakhna".
• Muhammad Iqbal was the author of Book 'Baang-e-Dara'.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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Allama Iqbal

• Born: November 9, 1877 (Sialkot)
• Father: Sheikh Noor Muhammad
• Mother: Imam Bibi
• Received PhD: Germany
• Title: Poet of the East
• Famous books: Bang-e-Dara, Zarb-i-Kalim, Armughan-e-Hijaz
• Famous Punjabi Books/Poem: Piyaara Jedi, Baba Bakri Wala
• Died: 21 April 1938
• Burial: Badshahi Mosque in Lahore

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Allama Iqbal was a renowned poet, philosopher, and politician.
• He obtained his PhD in Philosophy from Germany.
• His thesis was titled “The Development of Metaphysics in Persia.”
• He is famously known as the “Poet of the East”.
  

Additional information:

• Born: 9 November 1877, Sialkot
• Father: Sheikh Noor Muhammad
• Mother: Imam Bibi
• Died: 21 April 1938, buried at Badshahi Mosque

Last verified on 10-03-2026

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• Allama Iqbal (1877–1938) is the National Poet of Pakistan.
• Joined Muslim League: 1908 in London, 1922 in Indian subcontinent.
• Delivered Presidential Address at 25th All-India Muslim League session, Allahabad, 29 Dec 1930.

Additional information:

• Born: 9 November 1877, Sialkot
• Died: 21 April 1938, Lahore
• Burial: Tomb of Allama Iqbal, Lahore
• Known as “Mufakkir-e-Pakistan” (Thinker of Pakistan) and “Shair-e-Mashriq” (Poet of the East).

Last verified 09-03-2026

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"Ilam-ul-Iqtisad" was the first book of Allama Muhammad Iqbal,

Published in 1903.

Explanation

• “Iblees ki Majlis-e-Shura” is a satirical poem by Allama Iqbal.
  • Critiques the social and political situation of his time.
  • Portrays a fictional council meeting of Iblees (Satan).
  • Offers insightful reflections on human nature and society.
  • Written in Urdu, famous for wit and satire.

Last verified on 20-01-2026

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Bang-e-Dara (The Call of the Caravan): His first collection of Urdu poetry,

Iqbal's Urdu poetry collection is available in four books.

1. Bang-i-Dara 1924
2. Bal-e-Jibril 1935
3. Zarb-i-Kalim 1936
4. Armaghan-e-Hijaz 1938

Explanation

"Shikwa" (Complaint) and "Jawab-e-Shikwa" (Answer to the Complaint) are found in the book "Bang-e-Dara"  (The Call of the Caravan Bell).

Originally published: 1924

Author: Muhammad Iqbal

Explanation

Allama Iqbal Father was Sheikh Noor Muhammad

He was a tailor

Allama Iqbal Mother name is Imam Bibi

 Additional Information

Allama Iqbal Born: November 9, 1877 (Sialkot)

He was Died: 21 April 1938

His Burial: Badshahi Mosque in Lahore

They Received PhD: in Germany

His Title: Poet of the East

Punjab was a political area of Allama Iqbal

He was elected to the Punjab Legislative Council in 1927