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"THE PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE AND DEATH IN ALLAMA IQBAL'S URDU POETRY"

Abstract

Allama Iqbal’s poetry offers a profound and philosophically rich exploration of the themes of life and death, viewed not as opposites but as interconnected stages of the soul’s eternal journey. For Iqbal, death is not the end of existence, but a meaningful pause—a gateway to a higher realm of consciousness and spiritual evolution. Rooted in Islamic metaphysical thought and deeply informed by his concept of khudi (the self), Iqbal presents death as a necessary transition that leads to the unfolding of the soul’s true potential.

In his poetic vision, earthly life is a test—a temporary phase that demands struggle, self-realization, and moral responsibility. True life, he asserts, begins after death, when the soul moves beyond the limitations of time and space to experience divine justice and ultimate reality. His reflections on death are not marked by fear or despair, but by hope, courage, and a call to inner awakening. Through symbolic imagery and philosophical depth, Iqbal transforms the idea of death into a celebration of the soul’s immortality and humanity’s spiritual purpose. This paper delves into Iqbal’s unique philosophy of life and death, illustrating how his poetic thought transcends material concerns to inspire a deeper understanding of human existence and destiny.