It was Iqbal who first introduced
me to the concept of Ishq - an idea that in my opinion, best
translates into a superset of love, knowledge and freedom. Ishq, I
believe is what drives one towards self-realization (what Iqbal
calls Khudi), a process that has the potential to let someone
become free from one's own self.
Iqbal was one of my main
inspirations during my early adulthood, and I am still in a
continuing process of discovering the innumerable facets of his
word. Here you will find some of his work in Urdu/Persian and a
few English translations of his work.
The breath of a
spiritual mentor is refreshing as a morning breeze
It brings freshness to the dry fiber of understanding
If the company of a pious priest were obtainable
A word-with-God is a step away from sheep-rearing.
I
passed the nights of my life restless, in confusion
at times the passion and fire of Rumi, others the juggling of
Razi
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