Reconstruction of Quranic thought in Allama Iqbal’s poetry: a philosophical study of spiritual empowerment and civilizational revival

Iqbal, Javed and Nazir, Faridah and Hashmi, Talib Hussain and Ahmad, Aftab (2026) Reconstruction of Quranic thought in Allama Iqbal’s poetry: a philosophical study of spiritual empowerment and civilizational revival. Enterprise Development and Microfinance, 36 (3s). pp. 862-875. ISSN 1755‑1978 E-ISSN 1755‑1986

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Abstract

This research examines the reconstruction of Quranic thought in the poetry and philosophical writings of Allama Muhammad Iqbal with particular reference to spiritual empowerment and civilizational revival in the modern Muslim world. The studyexplores how Iqbal reinterpreted fundamental Quranic concepts such as Khudi (selfhood), Ijtihad (independent reasoning), Ishq (spiritual love), human dignity, and moral responsibility in order to address the intellectual, political, and spiritual crises faced by Muslims under colonial modernity. By employing qualitative and analytical textual methods, the research investigates selected Urdu and Persian poetic works of Iqbal alongside his philosophical lectures compiled in The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam. The article further analyzes Iqbal’s critique of stagnation, fatalism, materialism, and blind imitation, which he considered major causes of Muslim decline. It highlights how Iqbal emphasized the Quranic principles of movement, creativity, action, and intellectual freedom as essential foundations for the reconstruction of Muslim civilization. The research demonstrates that Iqbal transformed Quranic teachings into a philosophy of self-realization and collective revival capable of harmonizing spirituality with modern intellectual and social realities. Furthermore, the study explores Iqbal’s vision of an ethically balanced civilization grounded in justice, equality, spiritual consciousness, and human dignity

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Allama Iqbal, Quranic Thought, Khudi, Spiritual Empowerment, Civilizational Revival, Ijtihad, Islamic Philosophy, Modern Muslim Thought, Societal Transformation, Quranic Reconstruction
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP134.S3 Quran and Science P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Languages
Depositing User:	Associate Profesor Dr. Faridah Nazir
Date Deposited:	24 Aug 2026 12:21
Last Update:	24 Aug 2026 12:21
Queue Number:	2026-08-Q4889
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/130980

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