Allama Iqbal based his thoughts on the Holy Quran and promoted humanity, awakening Muslims from disillusionment, said speakers in a meeting titled ‘Iqbal’s Concept of Welfare State’ on Monday.
It was held to celebrate birth anniversary of the poet of the east. Kokoub Khawja, a senior lawyer, said the vision of Iqbal and his thoughts were instrumental in awakening Muslims from deep slumber.
“In fact, Iqbal gave courage to the Muslims and called upon them to pursue knowledge in accordance with Islamic culture,” he said. He termed Iqbal the most influential philosopher.
Hamayon Iqbal Shami, a bureaucrat and philanthropist, said birth anniversary of the great poet was an apt opportunity for the Muslims to realise Iqbal’s ideals and thoughts.
“He neither promoted the western image of Islam nor was he in favour of Talibanization. He painted the real picture of Islam,” he said.
He said, “Welfare state in fact happens to be an Islamic State which promises every person provision of basic rights and necessities of life at their doorstep,” he said.
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