“Iqbal aur Midhat-e-Aal-e-Abaa” is a scholarly work that explores the deep spiritual connection between Allama Muhammad Iqbal and the Ahl al-Bayt (Aal-e-Abaa), highlighting how their virtues, sacrifices, and moral excellence influenced Iqbal’s poetic and intellectual legacy. The book examines Iqbal’s admiration for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Imam Ali (AS), Lady Fatima (SA), Imam Hasan (AS), and Imam Hussain (AS), presenting it not merely as poetic sentiment but as a foundational inspiration for his philosophy.
Through selected verses, thematic studies, and historical reflections, the book shows how Iqbal viewed the Ahl al-Bayt as symbols of courage, justice, spiritual purity, and resistance against oppression. Imam Hussain’s stand at Karbala appears in Iqbal’s poetry as the ultimate lesson in truth and freedom, while Imam Ali’s character represents the highest ideal of wisdom and guardianship.
The author emphasizes that Iqbal’s praise of the Aal-e-Abaa transcends sectarian boundaries; it expresses a universal message of moral awakening, selfhood, and divine love. By tracing these influences, the book helps readers understand Iqbal’s inner world, his intellectual formation, and his enduring reverence for the holy household of the Prophet.
Overall, this work serves as a bridge between Iqbal’s philosophy and the spiritual heritage of the Ahl al-Bayt, offering readers a deeper understanding of both.
