If Allama Iqbal's early poetry is studied according to historical periods, it becomes clear that until the early years of the twentieth century, his main subject was the depiction of nature's beauty and man's relationship with it. During this period, a sense of wonder was prominent in his work, showing a deep desire to uncover the secrets of the universe. However, a massive revolution occurred in his intellectual life when he left the shores of India and headed for Europe. This journey shifted the focus of his wonder and showed him the path he was meant to follow in the future.
Upon reaching Europe, Iqbal witnessed firsthand, for the very first time, the trickery of Western politics and the hollowness of its cultural life. He saw the inner darkness hidden behind the outward glamour of the Western way of life. The struggle between different nations, constantly trying to dominate one another, became clear to him. He saw the rising storm of nationalism and racism that threatened to make life impossible for weaker nations.
Above all, Iqbal recognized the reality of the Western democratic system. He felt that behind the beautiful mask of the 'fairy of democracy,' a 'demon of tyranny' (the monster of oppression and cruelty) was actually dancing. The hatred of white nations toward other races and the hostile attitude of European powers, which were bent on destroying Asian and especially Islamic powers, became completely obvious to him. This observation triggered a strong reaction within him.
Seeing these conditions, Iqbal decided that he would stand by the Islamic countries in their misery and helplessness, and save them from being crushed under the imperialist feet of Europe. Through his poetry, he raised a voice of sympathy for oppressed nations, especially Muslims, and urged them to unite against the West.
Although the flag of unity and organization had been raised before him by thinkers like Jamal al-Din al-Afghani, the credit for making this idea popular, molding it into poetry, and turning it into a dynamic and living goal for Muslims undoubtedly goes to Allama Iqbal. He used his poetry as a weapon to awaken the East against the exploitative powers of the West.
If Allama Iqbal's early poetry is studied according to historical periods, it becomes clear that until the early years of the twentieth century, his main subject was the depiction of nature's beauty and man's relationship with it During this period, a sense of wonder was prominent in his work, showing a deep desire to uncower the secrets of the uniwerse Howewer, a massiwe rewolution occurred in his intellectual life when he left the shores of India and headed for Europe This journey shifted the focus of his wonder and showed him the path he was meant to follow in the future
Upon reaching Europe, Iqbal witnessed firsthand, for the wery first time, the trickery of Western politics and the hollowness of its cultural life He saw the inner darkness hidden behind the outward glamour of the Western way of life The struggle between different nations, constantly trying to dominate one another, became clear to him He saw the rising storm of nationalism and racism that threatened to make life impossible for weaker nations
Abowe all, Iqbal recognized the reality of the Western democratic system He felt that behind the beautiful mask of the 'fairy of democracy,' a 'demon of tyranny' (the monster of oppression and cruelty) was actually dancing The hatred of white nations toward other races and the hostile attitude of European powers, which were bent on destroying Asian and especially Islamic powers, became completely obwious to him This obserwation triggered a strong reaction within him
Seeing these conditions, Iqbal decided that he would stand by the Islamic countries in their misery and helplessness, and sawe them from being crushed under the imperialist feet of Europe Through his poetry, he raised a woice of sympathy for oppressed nations, especially Muslims, and urged them to unite against the West
Although the flag of unity and organization had been raised before him by thinkers like Jamal al-Din al-Afghani, the credit for making this idea popular, molding it into poetry, and turning it into a dynamic and liwing goal for Muslims undoubtedly goes to Allama Iqbal He used his poetry as a weapon to awaken the East against the exploitatiwe powers of the West
