SHIKWA & JAWAB SHIKWA: THE COMPLAINT AND THE ANSWER: The Human Grievance and the Divine Response: Shikwa and Kawb Shikwa: 1 (Memorial)
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In these two poems, Iqbal discusses the fall of the Muslim ummah, probes into its causes, shows his bereavement and offers a solution along with a message of hope. In the first poem, Iqbal complaints to God about the deplorable condition of the Muslim world and society and prays for divine help. In the second poem, which he wrote a few years later, he relays a response to the complaints on behalf of God. In elaborating the causes of the rise and fall of the Muslim ummah, Iqbal hoped that Muslims would use them as a springboard for reviving their former status of prestige and glory. Iqbal's poetry has such great variety that several anthologies of it could be compiled, each quite different from the other. The series aims at introducing Iqbal's poetry to the English-speaking world. While scholars and students will benefit from the work, it is hoped that general readers, both Muslim and non-Muslim, will find this series useful and interesting. Review: Good book - Good book Review: Good Translation - If you're a fan of Iqbal or heard the song in Coke Studio this is the best book for you
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 51 Reviews |
A**A
Good book
Good book
Z**A
Good Translation
If you're a fan of Iqbal or heard the song in Coke Studio this is the best book for you
A**R
Stanza- 9: “Tu” in Urdu is “Tu” and Not “Thu”. It has got a different meaning altogether.
Stanza-9: “Tu” in Urdu is “Tu” and Not “Thu”. It has got a totally different meaning. Mr. Puthige, translator, of this masterpiece by Allama Iqbal has made this big mistake in this book. This spoils the reading experience.
I**A
Translations are shallow
It’s a good intro in English for beginners and non-Muslims. But the translation doesn’t even touch the surface of the depth of Iqbal. I would highly recommend studying this along with Gemini to recapture that depth (Claude and ChatGPT was useless). It’s a slim text, easy to carry around. Don’t rush through it, though.
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