'Shikwah' (The Complaint) by Allama Iqbal - Beautiful Poetry

Muhammad 'Allama' Iqbal (1877-1938) was a Muslim poet, philosopher and politician, whose poetry in Persian and Urdu is regarded as among the greatest in modern times. He is also famous for his work on religious and political philosophy in Islam, he is credited with first proposing the idea of an independent state for Indian Muslims, which would inspire the creation of Pakistan. He is officially recognised as the "national poet" in Pakistan. The anniversary of his birth on November 9 is a national holiday in Pakistan.

In this famous poem Iqbal is complaining to Allah about the condition of Muslims.

Part 2 of the poem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xs0jr6hKJE

God's response - Jawab-e-Shikwah:

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si7iCwTSX8U
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7WXREb6u8Q
Part 3:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8SLE65uvxU

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Iqbal
http://www.allamaiqbal.com

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