MENUOnline Resources About Allama Iqbal
This is a compilation of selected online resources on Allama Iqbal with the aim of spreading awareness and knowledge about his life, works and accomplishments. The compiled resources include various multimedia formats such as text, audio, video etc.
This is work in progress, and we'll keep updating the page, so stay tuned.
Featured Videos
Loh bhi tu qalam bhi tu, Muneeba Sheikh
Wohi mairi kam naseebi, wohi tairi bayniazi, by Akhlaq Ahmad
Ishq kay mizrab say naghma-e-taar-e-hayat, by Ghulam Ali
Lab pay aati hay dua ban kay tamanna mairi, by Humera and children
Web Sites
- International Iqbal Society (IIS)
Site contents include Iqbal's biography, timeline, and collection of his poetry and prose, and some scholarly articles on Iqbal. The text includes Iqbal's works in Urdu, Persian and English. English translation is also available. Also has multimedia collection including audio/video, graphics, and some rare photographs.
- Allama Iqbal
A large repository with diverse material on Allama Iqbal. Includes Iqbal's biography, Urdu poetry, English translation, eBooks about Iqbal in various languages. A large repository of multimedia resources (audio, video) with or without music.
The site is maintained by Iqbal Academy, Pakistan - Iqbal Cyber Library
An electronic library about Allama Iqbal and related subjects. A large collection of eBooks and references to books and periodicals in various languages. The site is maintained by Iqbal Academy, Pakistan.
- A Study site by Prof. Emerita Frances W. Pritchett, Columbia University
A collection of Iqbal's Urdu poems, deemed among the best by the Professor; with English translation.
Social Media Groups and Forums
- AllamaMIqbal
Facebook page, managed by International Iqbal Society (IIS)
- Allama Iqbal Poetry
Facebook group
Documentaries
- A complaint unto God. The Life of Allamah Muhammad Iqbal
Part of a documentary series, GREAT Muslim Lives, from ILM FILM. Includes commentary of Dr. Annemarie Schimmel.
- Iqbal Koun (Who is Iqbal)
An interesting Geo TV documentary. Includes interviews of Iqbal's family members, including Dr. Javed Iqbal, his son. Also sheds light on personal aspects of Iqbal's life which are usually little known or talked about. Different actors playing the character of Iqbal (and others) in the background to dramatize the documentary.
Vocals and Music
- Khudi ka sirr e nihan la ilaha illallah
An old, nostalgic theme from good old days of Radio Pakistan
- Khudi ka sirr e nihan la ilaha illallah
Same poem, but a PTV presentation, sung by Shaukat Ali
- Masjid-e-Qartaba
A great poem with equally good voice and music
- Ya rab dil-e-muslim ko
A prayer with Shaukat Ali's vocals
