An Analytical Review of different Critical Commentaries on the Poetry and Thoughts of Iqbal

This study aims to analyze the critical commentary on Iqbal’s poetry, thoughts, use of metaphors, and unique techniques. Critics believed his poetry was limited, parochial, and disconnected from reality. Iqbal countered that he was a philosopher and that his politics were driven by violence and bloodshed. His poetry uniquely blends imagination and reality, addressing issues like ignorance, poverty, and slavery. Iqbal's philosophy is written "with blood and liver,"(Khoon-e-Jiger) where existence takes on character. He stands against capitalists, workers, Mullahs, religious leaders, Sufis, and the Khanqahs, and his religion is Islam. Iqbal's philosophy of action and struggle is based on the true education of Islam, which brought peace and tranquility to the world. He is an enemy of capitalism, but he does not favor a government of the proletariat. Iqbal's intellectual journey began as a poet but grew into exploring philosophical and intellectual concepts. His legacy includes beautiful poetry and a profound exploration of human existence, spirituality, and the challenges faced by his society.