بدلتی دنیا کے تقاضے اور فکرِ اقبالؔ

Abstract

Fragile human beings, created like glass, cannot withstand the trials of time. Moreover, the ever-changing ideologies of the modern era have made it difficult for humans to determine their true destination. Only a message that unveils the principles of stability and permanence in a changing world can be truly effective. Iqbal emerges as a sage who successfully transforms his philosophical insight into a dynamic movement, addressing the challenges of a changing world and guiding humanity towards a clear and purposeful direction.

The first expression of Iqbal’s creative intellect appeared in his book on economics, where he emphasized the significance of economic freedom, believing that the economy determines the inner and outer strength of a nation’s individuals. Iqbal also valued both individual and collective Ijtehad (independent reasoning) as an intellectual response to the evolving manifestations of civilization. According to Iqbal, nature and history are the greatest teachers, continuously reshaping the world from new perspectives and creating novel patterns of thought and action. He firmly believed that the foremost demand of the modern age is the preservation of Islamic identity, as nations deprived of faith and spiritual values have failed to offer practical models of human unity, justice, and dignity  .