Abstract

Historically, religion along with the culture and civilization have always advanced in accordance with one another. Undoubtedly, development of culture without that of religion is not possible. Therefore, this amalgamation and inter-dependence of religion as well as culture is the fundamental crux of Muslim cultural and moral view of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal. For Muhammad Iqbal, most significant element in the life of Muslims is its culture and moral values. For the development of Muslim society among the entire globe, Iqbal focused mainly on culture and morality, instead of political and economic influence of the state. Though, Iqbal had a deep insight about the western view, still he formulated his though in accordance with the guidance provided by Quran and Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa SAWW. As, in the modern-day world, morality of the individuals is based entirely upon their own choices and orthodox preconceptions. Furthermore, morality is dependent upon the culture also it seems to be conservative in the context of modern era. The followers of traditions are at conflict with the followers of modernization and considers them to be fundamentalists. However, the traditionalists are aware of this fact that their system of value is resilient against any sudden change. However, the trends and fashions of the modern age thought not completely inaccurate transmits within the generations. This review paper thus mainly focuses on exploring the philosophy of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal about the culture of Muslims along with their morality. Also, it would cornerstone the contemporary situations of the Muslim world under the influence of Iqbal’s philosophy. Though it does not determine the constitutional factors of cultures and traits of Muslim society however, it is an attempt to exhibit the critical appraisal of Dr. Iqbal about the nature of culture of Muslims as well as the fundamental ideologies which are motivating, inspiring, and directing the Muslim societies in their pursuit of moral values and culture.

Highlights

  • The focal discussion of this review article is regarding the personality of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal together with his philosophy about the culture of Muslims and their morality

  • Intention behind performing any action is a standard explained by Allama Iqbal, as according to him, intention is a core belief of Islam and is something which is judged by Allah for the determination of the moral or immoral base of any action a man performs

  • Iqbal’s views on Buddhism are mentioned in Islam as a political and moral ideal and he thought that Buddhism are pain leaders to other worldwide. Mentioned to these comparison Iqbal believed that Islam is a religion of self-empowerment as it does not bound people to adhere on legality, Christianity, Buddhism or to encourage Hinduism

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The focal discussion of this review article is regarding the personality of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal together with his philosophy about the culture of Muslims and their morality. The vision of Allama Iqbal about Islam is focused on unifying every believing Muslim living individually or communally. Intention behind performing any action is a standard explained by Allama Iqbal, as according to him, intention is a core belief of Islam and is something which is judged by Allah for the determination of the moral or immoral base of any action a man performs.

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