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7 Interesting Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Allama Iqbal

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November 9, 2021   -   2 minutes read
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Pakistan marks the 144th Birth Anniversary of Allama Iqbal today. To celebrate his extraordinary contribution to this country and his larger-than-life words, here are 7 interesting lesser-known facts about him you probably didn’t know!

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1. His First Book Was Written In Persian

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Iqbal’s first book of poetry “Asrar-e-Khudi”, was written in the Persian language and deals with the philosophy of religion.

2. Allama Iqbal Was Accredited With Two Titles

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Allama Iqbal was attributed with two titles “Mufakkir-e-Pakistan” or “The Thinker Of Pakistan” and “Hakeem-ul-Ummat” or “The Sage Of The Ummah.”

3. Allama Iqbal Got Married Three Times

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Allama Iqbal married three times. In 1895, he was married to Karim Bibi followed by a second marriage with Sardar Begum in 1910 and finally Mukhtar Begum in 1914.

4. He Obtained His ‘Doctor Of Philosophy’ Degree From Germany

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Allama Iqbal qualified for a scholarship from Trinity College, University of Cambridge and obtained Bachelor of Arts in 1906 and earned his ‘Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich in 1908.

5. A Street Is Named After Him In Germany

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There is a street named after Iqbal in Heidelberg, Germany and there is also a plaque outside his house in Germany to commemorate his stay there.

6. His Higher Education Was Funded With The Help Of His Brother

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The poet’s father, Shiekh Noor Muhammad was a tailor by profession. Hence, he did not grow up surrounded by an excess of economic privileges. Therefore, Allama Iqbal’s brother Atta Muhammad who worked as a contractor with the British Army, helped the poet obtain a higher education.

7. Allama Iqbal Was Given The Title Of “Sir”

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In 1922, the great poet was accredited with the title of “Sir” by King George V.

Which one did you know already? Let us know!

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