Hero is a man of outstanding character and matchless genius.He must be a man of unique qualities.Though the Muslim History is full of great men, my hero in history is Allama Muhammad Iqbal.I think, he is really a man worthy of the title 'Hero'.
Everyone has a favorite personality,even me. Allama Iqbal is our national poet.He was born in Sialkot in 1877.After completing his primary education, he came to Lahore for learning.After that time the English were the rulers of India.They were very cunning.They did not like the Muslims.They tried their best to keep the Muslims backward and ignorant.Iqbal,who was a great well wisher of the Muslims,tried to awaken the Muslims from their sleep of ignorance through his poetry.He wrote a number of poets and verses to make the Muslims realize their negligence .He taught them a lesson of self esteem.He wrote many letters to the Quaid-e-Azam to urge him to work for his nation.
In the session of Muslims League at Illahabad in 1930,he suggested the solution to the discontent of India.He showed a sure way of peace and happiness for the people living in India.This speech of Iqbal shows his concern for his nation.He said that the Muslims were different in their religion, beliefs and traditions from the other nations living in the sub-continent.He said that the concept of nationality of the Muslims is quite different from those of other nations of the world.He said that India should be divided into two national states.
Iqbal was a great Muslim poet.The purpose of his poetry was to teach the Muslims what they had forgotten.It was a lesson of their traditions and matchless achievements.He wrote his poetry to urge the Muslims to break the chain of slavery.His poetry is a permanent source of joy and inspiration for the Muslims. It is full of national feelings and sentiments.
The poetry of Iqbal places him high among the stars in the sky of immortal fame.He wrote poetry both in Urdu and Persian.Many references to the Holy Quran can be found in his poetry.Some critics go even to the extent that his poetry is the true explanation of the Holy Quran.It elevates us spiritually and morally. In this age when the Muslims were being insulted and crushed throughout the world, it is necessary that we should get guidance and inspiration from his poetry.If we study his poetry and follow his advice, we will surely regain our lost glory.His poetry is not only for one time. It is for everyone and for every age.What a perfect code of ethics and morality his poetry is!May the Muslims of today read his poetry and get an urge to gain their golden past. Ameen!
Allama Muhammad Iqbal wrote poetry on almost any aspect of life. Most of his poetry is for young generation. He wrote some poems for children in his book, Bang-e-Dra. Some famous poems are "Aik Makra aur Makhi, Aik Pehaar aur Gulehri, and, Aik Gaye aur Bakri". In these poems, Iqbal teaches the children the moral values and way of living.
If children read these poems, they will become optimist, and when the will become optimist no one could beat them in any field of life. This was Iqbal who gave us the idea of Pakistan when people were hopeless, he gave us the direction of life.
So, I think if children will read Iqbal they will pay major role for the development of our beloved country.Some poems for children are:
- Aqal o Dil
- Shama o Perwana
- Prinday Ki Feryaad
- Maa Ka Khwab
