Books by Muhammad Iqbal
The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam
by Muhammad Iqbal
Hassan Abbas says: Dr Iqbal is the Indian poet-philosopher who initially came up with the idea of Pakistan. He emphasises the concept of ijtihad
Ziauddin Sardar says: Most people think that The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam is a religious text focused on theological issues. But in my opinion, Muhammad Iqbal, who is renowned in the Indian subcontinent as a poet and philosopher, was the first Muslim futurist. And this powerful and challenging book is packed with deep insights on the future of Islam. Like me, Iqbal is concerned with shaping rather than predicting the future.
Interviews where books by Muhammad Iqbal were recommended
The best books on Reform in Pakistan, recommended by Hassan Abbas
The academic and former government official suggests which book to read if you want to grasp the dynamics of extremism, but says there’s a lot more to his country’s problems than terrorism
The best books on The Future of Islam, recommended by Ziauddin Sardar
The writer, broadcaster and cultural critic says Muslim societies are not always good at looking towards the future, dwelling instead on the glories of the past and feeling fatalistic about the present
