Comments on: The almost forgotten radical message of Iqbal http://razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/ Just another WordPress site Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:58:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Vidrohi http://razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3207 Vidrohi Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:47:34 +0000 http://www.razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3207 I have been reading up on Iqbal for quite some time, and, forgive me for saying so, I have found him to be a conservative reactionary. Many of us celebrate him for using the terms 'democracy' and 'justice' while forgetting the context in which he used these terms, which I find to be essentially similar to that of the orthodoxy. The continuance of Ijtihad is not a genuine contribution of Iqbal. Many religious scholars of the past who gave ultra-conservative ruling - chief amongst them being Shiekh Ibn-e-Taimiya, considered to be the father of modern Islamic terrorism - have taken the same position vis-a-vis Ijtihad. Shiekh Mohammad Muhammad bin Abdul Wahab also agrees on the continuance of Ijtihad. In his article 'The Principle of Movement in the Structure of Islam', Iqbal has used the opinion of the aforementioned scholars to reach his opinion about Ijtihad. In my opinion, therefore, there is need to re-evaluate Iqbal's works. The positive sides should be highlight along with the negative values that he espoused. I have been reading up on Iqbal for quite some time, and, forgive me for saying so, I have found him to be a conservative reactionary.

Many of us celebrate him for using the terms ‘democracy’ and ‘justice’ while forgetting the context in which he used these terms, which I find to be essentially similar to that of the orthodoxy.

The continuance of Ijtihad is not a genuine contribution of Iqbal. Many religious scholars of the past who gave ultra-conservative ruling – chief amongst them being Shiekh Ibn-e-Taimiya, considered to be the father of modern Islamic terrorism – have taken the same position vis-a-vis Ijtihad. Shiekh Mohammad Muhammad bin Abdul Wahab also agrees on the continuance of Ijtihad. In his article ‘The Principle of Movement in the Structure of Islam’, Iqbal has used the opinion of the aforementioned scholars to reach his opinion about Ijtihad.

In my opinion, therefore, there is need to re-evaluate Iqbal’s works. The positive sides should be highlight along with the negative values that he espoused.

]]> By: I Me My http://razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3135 I Me My Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:44:06 +0000 http://www.razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3135 This may be completely tangential...but your post about Iqbal and his thoughts on 'Ijtehad' makes me think about 'Revisionist' writings in general be they in religion, history or Literature (one of which I have just posted on). For the last year or so I've been thinking about the need and the relevance of revisionist writing, and I've to admit I'm still very wary of this genre, especially in the historical context. On the other hand, I cannot agree more with Iqbal's thoughts on Ijtehad that 'life is a process of progressive creation necessitates that each generation, guided but unhampered by the work of its predecessor, should be permitted to solve its own problems." Which makes me wonder on the duality of my stance on revisionism...!! This may be completely tangential…but your post about Iqbal and his thoughts on ‘Ijtehad’ makes me think about ‘Revisionist’ writings in general be they in religion, history or Literature (one of which I have just posted on). For the last year or so I’ve been thinking about the need and the relevance of revisionist writing, and I’ve to admit I’m still very wary of this genre, especially in the historical context. On the other hand, I cannot agree more with Iqbal’s thoughts on Ijtehad that ‘life is a process of progressive creation necessitates that each generation, guided but unhampered by the work of its predecessor, should be permitted to solve its own problems.” Which makes me wonder on the duality of my stance on revisionism…!!

]]> By: Pakistan Politics » Musharraf Releases Highest Ranking Taliban Ever Captured http://razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3131 Pakistan Politics » Musharraf Releases Highest Ranking Taliban Ever Captured Sun, 11 Nov 2007 11:38:08 +0000 http://www.razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3131 [...] this, courtesy of Raza Bhai, we should remember how Allama Iqbal was wary of Mullaism. I bet the Allama couldn’t conceive of a military that promoted the mullah. This entry was [...] [...] this, courtesy of Raza Bhai, we should remember how Allama Iqbal was wary of Mullaism. I bet the Allama couldn’t conceive of a military that promoted the mullah. This entry was [...]

]]> By: billo http://razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3130 billo Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:55:49 +0000 http://www.razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3130 I love the irony that Iqbal has become a sort of idol when I think anyone who has understood him would say he is only a stepping stone. One must find one's own vision... Well, at least we get a holiday:) As a fellow Kashmiri, I'm sure he'd approve of that! Zzzz I love the irony that Iqbal has become a sort of idol when I think anyone who has understood him would say he is only a stepping stone. One must find one’s own vision…

Well, at least we get a holiday:)

As a fellow Kashmiri, I’m sure he’d approve of that!

Zzzz

]]> By: Astarte http://razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3129 Astarte Sun, 11 Nov 2007 06:40:56 +0000 http://www.razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3129 How many people can claim to understand Iqbal's message. The problem is that even though the poetry is part of syllabus, it is mostly not taught properly: the passion for the endeavour to comprehend is lacking. Thus, Iqbal day is a very good reminder that Iqbal's poetry goes beyond the syllabus and the message survives beyond a single day. How many people can claim to understand Iqbal’s message. The problem is that even though the poetry is part of syllabus, it is mostly not taught properly: the passion for the endeavour to comprehend is lacking. Thus, Iqbal day is a very good reminder that Iqbal’s poetry goes beyond the syllabus and the message survives beyond a single day.

]]> By: mystic http://razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3127 mystic Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:26:41 +0000 http://www.razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3127 As Per his son Javed Iqbal. "Agar aaj Iqbal zinda hote to judge ya wakeel hote, aur kahin dande kha rahe hote" As Per his son Javed Iqbal.

“Agar aaj Iqbal zinda hote to judge ya wakeel hote, aur kahin dande kha rahe hote”

]]> By: Irving http://razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3126 Irving Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:34:19 +0000 http://www.razarumi.com/2007/11/10/the-almost-forgotten-radical-message-of-iqbal/#comment-3126 A really excellent article, dear Brother Raza :) I will have to read more Iqbal's works. Ya Haqq! A really excellent article, dear Brother Raza :) I will have to read more Iqbal’s works.

Ya Haqq!

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