Dr. Iqbal highlighted different aspects of life. He chose poetry to deliver his message and presented a matchless peerless example of Urdu literature. Some of the main issues Dr. Iqbal repeatedly discussed includes:

• Concept of Self Respect
• Dilemma of Muslim World and its Causes
• Solution of Problems of Muslims
• Exposing Character of so called scholars of Islam
• Prayers for improvement in conditions of Muslims and Encouragement of Muslim Youth in light of history
• Miscellaneous

Please click on the links above to find selective verses on respective subjects. I have selected a few verses on these subjects. I am trying to keep it short but it is hard to select best out of the bundle of jewels. These selective verses are taken from various books including Bang-e-Dara, Zarb-e-Kaleem, Armaghan-e-Hijaz, Baal-e-Jibreel and Ramooz-e-Bekhudi. Bang-e-Dara is available on this web site while rest of the books will be uploaded soon inshaAllah. Meanings of various terms used in these verses are given in context of message. Both denotative and connotative meanings are given at various places.

• Shikwa
• Jawab-e-Shikwa

Shikwa and Jawab-e-Shikwa are the evergreen poems of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Basic theme of these poems is taken from Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained of John Milton. In first part of the poem Shikwa, Dr. Iqbal assumed if Muslims have some queries and in the second part Jawab-e-Shikwa, he assumed that if God is answering to those queries. Wonderful use of Urdu vocabulary and a milestone in Urdu Literature.

• Khizar-e-Rah

  its another such poem in which Dr. Iqbal assumed if Khizar (Peace Be Upon Him) is guiding lost Muslim nation about how to revive their lost faith, and how to live with prestige, grace and dignity. Ye Ghari Meshsher ki hai, tu arsa-e-mehsher main hai.

• Dua - (Prayer) of Iqbal is the most famous poem. Dekha hai jo kuch main nay, auron ko bhi dikhla dey.
• Tarana-e-Hindi

  Although Dr. Muhammad Iqbal is one of the pioneers of Pakistan Resolution, but his tremendous work is still prominent even in India. Tarana-e-Hindi is the example of Iqbal's matchless work. Sarey Jahan say acha Hindustan hamara, is one of the most popular national anthem of India even today.

• Nya Shawala

  Nya Shawala was the poem in which Dr. Iqbal pointed out the atrocities of dominant Hindu Brahmin class against Muslims of India. Dr. Iqbal kept on pointing out this issue and fear of threat to national integrity of India, but his messages were sadly ignored which ultimately resulted in partition of India in 1947.

• Tarana-e-Milli

  After a few years of writing Trana-e-Hindi, Dr. Iqbal presented another poem based on national patriotism but this time, he said that Islam is the land and Muslim is the nation. Tauheed Ki Amanat senon main hai hamarey, asan nahin mitana naam-o-nishan hamara. Tarana-e-Milli was presented by Dr. Iqbal on same track of that of Tarana-e-Hindi.

• Mirza Ghalib

  Mirza Ghalib, a worthy name in the world of Urdu Literature. Dr. Iqbal was a great fan of Mirza Ghalib. Although this poem is not very famous, but worth giving a read.

• Dagh - A famous poet of Urdu Language, Dagh passed away and Dr. Iqbal paid a tribute to him.
• Taliba-e-Ali Garh College ke Naam

  Auron ka hai payam aur, mera payam aur hai. Dr. Iqbal's message for Students of Ali Garh University. This message is still applicable to students of educational institutions even today.

• Zehd aur Ran'di

  Hai iss ki tabi'at main Tushii bhi zara sa- Tafseel-e-Ali hum ney suni iss ki zabani. Dr. Iqbal wrote this particular verse for himself. His poem Zehd-o-Rndi is worth a read.

• Qita - is a small poem but very thoughtful and touchy.
• Kitaab-e-Ba Naujawanan-e-Islam (Message for Muslim Youth) - Another message for Muslim Youth. Ever applicable message and advice.
• Hazoor-e-Rasool-e-Maab (PBUH) main - Dr. Iqbal assumed that if he is taken before the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). This poem is a tribute to martyrs.
• Saaqi - Kati hai raat tou hangama gustri main teri. Seher kareeb hai, Allah ka naam ley Saaqi. One of my favourite poems.
• Siddique - Siddique is about the close companion of Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him). A tribute to the great Muslim Leader.
• Walida Marhooma ki Yaad main - Dr. Iqbal had to face worst time of his life when his Mother passed away. This long emotionally written touchy poem is a cry of pain from a son for his mother.
• Talu-e-Islam - Tolu-e-Islam is a long poem, full of thought provoking material and advises.
• Zareefana

  Dr. Iqbal has written some humorous things too. But in depth, all of his messages carry some point, expose some dilemma and make the reader learn some advise. One such "ghazal" is "Masjid tou bana di shab bhar main". Click on this link and scroll down till the end to find this particular ghazal.

• Ghazaliyat

  Tera Dil tou hai sanam Aashna, tujhey kya miley ga namaz main. Yet another wonderful ghazal.