Literature Library author
Allama Iqbal
A concise guide to Allama Iqbal's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
IB PRL recommended author
Author overview
Allama Iqbal (1877–1938) was a poet and philosopher whose body of work spans poetry. This writing is in Urdu and associated with India and Pakistan. Major works and useful reading starting points include Books on Allama Iqbal, Farhang-e-Iqbal, Zarb-e-Kaleem, and The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam. Key themes include spiritual selfhood, renewal and political community, and faith, philosophy, and action.
Reading pathway
Begin with Books on Allama Iqbal, then move to Farhang-e-Iqbal, then move to Zarb-e-Kaleem.
Representative starting points
These are Literature Library reading suggestions by an IB PRL author, not titles prescribed by the IB.