Imran Khan Allama Iqbal Justice Freedom

Iqbal not only conceived

of a self-governing Muslim state,

his passionate voice awakened

and activated Indian Muslims,

motivating them not only

to strive to free themselves

from the bondage of

imperialism and colonialism,

but also to challenge

other forms of totalitarian control.

Believing fervently in human equality

and the right of human beings to dignity,

justice and freedom,

Iqbal empowered the dis-empowered

to stand up and be counted.

Imran Khan

Imran Khan Iqbal's Work

When I was older,

I found Iqbal's work hugely inspirational.

He argued against an unquestioning acceptance

of Western democracy as the self-governing model,

and instead suggested that by following the rules of Islam

a society would tend naturally towards social justice,

tolerance, peace and equality.

Iqbal's interpretation of Islam differs

very widely from the narrow meaning

that is sometimes given to it.

For Iqbal, Islam is not just the name

for certain beliefs and forms of worship.

The difference between a Muslim and a non-Muslim

is not merely a theological one - it is a difference

of a fundamental attitude towards life.

Imran Khan