Muhammad Iqbal

South Asian Islamic philosopher, poet and politician
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Muhammad Iqbal
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Muhammad Iqbal

Summary

Muhammad Iqbal is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sialkot[2]. He was born on November 9, 1877[3]. He passed away in Lahore[4]. He died on April 21, 1938[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], politician[9], and lawyer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,243 views/month, #5,749 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Muhammad Iqbal was born in Sialkot[2].
  • Muhammad Iqbal passed away in Lahore[4].
  • Muhammad Iqbal was born on November 9, 1877[3].
  • Muhammad Iqbal was born on January 1, 1873[12].
  • Muhammad Iqbal died on April 21, 1938[5].
  • Muhammad Iqbal died on 1938[13].
  • Burial took place at Lahore Fort[14].
  • Muhammad Iqbal's father was Sheikh Noor Muhammad[15].
  • Muhammad Iqbal's mother was Imam Bibi[16].
  • Among Muhammad Iqbal's spouses was Karim Bibi[17].
  • Among Muhammad Iqbal's spouses was Mukhtar Begum[18].
  • Muhammad Iqbal was married to Sardar Begum[19].
  • A child of Muhammad Iqbal was Javid Iqbal[20].
  • Muhammad Iqbal held citizenship in British Raj[21].
  • Muhammad Iqbal worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Muhammad Iqbal's professions included poet[7].
  • Muhammad Iqbal's professions included children's writer[8].
  • Muhammad Iqbal's professions included politician[9].
  • Muhammad Iqbal worked as a lawyer[10].
  • Muhammad Iqbal's field of work was poetry[22].
  • Muhammad Iqbal's field of work was philosophy[23].
  • Muhammad Iqbal's field of work was politics[24].
  • Muhammad Iqbal's education included a stint at Murray College[25].
  • Muhammad Iqbal was educated at University of Cambridge[26].
  • Muhammad Iqbal was educated at Trinity College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sialkot[2], Muhammad Iqbal… Recorded date of birth include November 9, 1877[3] and January 1, 1873[12]. His father was Sheikh Noor Muhammad[15]. His mother was Imam Bibi[16].

Education

Educated at Murray College[25], a university[28], in Pakistan[29], founded in 1889[30]; University of Cambridge[26], a collegiate university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1209[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; Trinity College[27], a college of the University of Cambridge[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1546[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[39], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1472[42], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[43]; Government College University[44], a public university[45], in Pakistan[46], founded in 1858[47], headquartered in Lahore[48]; and Heidelberg University[49], a public research university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1386[52], headquartered in Heidelberg[53].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], politician[9], and lawyer[10]. Fields of work include poetry[22], a literary form[54]; philosophy[23], an academic discipline[55]; and politics[24], an academic discipline[56].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ilm Al-Iqtisad[57], The Development of Metaphysics in Persia[58], The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam[59], The Secrets of the Self[60], The Mysteries of Self­lessness[61], and Message from the East[62].

Recognition

Awards received include Sir[63], a title of honor[64] and Knight Bachelor[65], a title of honor[66], in United Kingdom[67], founded in 1300[68].

Personal Life

Spouses include Karim Bibi[17], Mukhtar Begum[18], and Sardar Begum[19]. A child of Muhammad Iqbal was Javid Iqbal[20]. His religion is recorded as Islam[69].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 21, 1938[5] and 1938[13]. Muhammad Iqbal died in Lahore[4]. Burial took place at Lahore Fort[14].

Why It Matters

Muhammad Iqbal ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,243 views/month, #5,749 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

He has been cited as an influence by Faiz Ahmad Faiz[72], a poet[73], 1911–1984[74], of Pakistan[75], awarded the Nigar Awards[76]; Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri[77], a politician[78], b. 1951[79], of Pakistan[80]; Ghulam Ahmed Pervez[81], a theologian[82], 1903–1985[83], of Pakistan[84]; Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi[85], a philosopher[86], 1913–1999[87], of India[88], awarded the King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[89]; Fazlur Rahman Malik[90], a theologian[91], 1919–1988[92], of India[93], specialised in Islamic philosophy[94]; and Abdennour Bidar[95], a philosopher[96], b. 1971[97], of France[98], awarded the Knight of the National Order of Merit[99], specialised in Islamic philosophy[100].

Works attributed to him include Shikwa and Jawab e Shikwa[101], a literary work[102]; Allahabad Address[103]; The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam[104]; The Secrets of the Self[105]; Message from the East[106]; and Gift from Hijaz[107].

FAQs

Where was Muhammad Iqbal born?

Muhammad Iqbal was born in Sialkot[2].

Where did Muhammad Iqbal die?

Muhammad Iqbal died in Lahore[4].

Who were Muhammad Iqbal's parents?

Muhammad Iqbal's father was Sheikh Noor Muhammad[15]. Muhammad Iqbal's mother was Imam Bibi[16].

Who was Muhammad Iqbal married to?

Muhammad Iqbal's spouses include Karim Bibi[17], Mukhtar Begum[18], and Sardar Begum[19].

What did Muhammad Iqbal do for work?

Muhammad Iqbal worked as philosopher[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], politician[9], and lawyer[10].

Where did Muhammad Iqbal go to school?

Muhammad Iqbal was educated at Murray College[25], University of Cambridge[26], Trinity College[27], and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[39].

What awards did Muhammad Iqbal receive?

Honors received include Sir[63] and Knight Bachelor[65].

Who did Muhammad Iqbal influence?

Muhammad Iqbal has been cited as an influence by Faiz Ahmad Faiz[72], Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri[77], Ghulam Ahmed Pervez[81], and Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi[85].

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