Influences of Iqbal’s Purview of Khudi on Individuals’ Psycho-Socio-Emotional Development

Abstract

The ever-changing paradigms of today’s modern world, pertaining to the study of man have much-caused chaos and confusion in the minds of the masses affecting their social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual development. This situation warrants the introduction of Iqbal’s philosophy about selfhood (Khudi), which provides holistic and all- encompassing solutions for today’s man. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to highlight the social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual teachings of Iqbal’s poetry and provide help in the personal and social development in today’s dilemma. For data analysis content analysis approach has been used. Relevant themes have been generated from Iqbal’s poems and sayings. Findings reveal that within the Iqbalian preview, character building has much to do with perseverance and patience for controlling emotions. Manipulation of feelings guiding to virtuous morals would also lead one to have a mystically and mentally healthy life. The findings of the study also highlight that Iqbal’s ideas on social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual development are much in line with the spirit of Islamic teachings. Moreover, his idea on man is more dynamic in nature and can yield positive effects when applied in the fields of education, motivation, human capital development. Keywords: Psychological, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Development, Iqbal