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Iqbal Verse #250 — Allama Iqbal Urdu Shayari

By Allama Muhammad Iqbal

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وہ مُلتفت ہوں تو کُنجِ قفَس بھی آزادی نہ ہوں تو صحنِ چمن بھی مقامِ مجبوری — Translation — Bondage is freedom With favours from on high, And when favours are withheld, Even freedom is bondage.

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"وہ مُلتفت ہوں تو کُنجِ قفَس بھی آزادی..."

"Iqbal Verse #250" by Allama Iqbal is a inspirational urdu poem consisting of 6 lines. This Urdu verse by Allama Iqbal showcases the rich tradition of South Asian poetry. The poet masterfully employs Urdu literary conventions to convey profound emotional depth. Beginning with "وہ مُلتفت ہوں تو کُنجِ قفَس بھی آزادی نہ ہوں تو صحنِ چمن بھی مقامِ مجبوری...", this piece explores themes of inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Allama Iqbal's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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"وہ مُلتفت ہوں تو کُنجِ قفَس بھی آزادی..." by Allama Muhammad Iqbal

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About Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877–1938) was an Urdu and Persian poet-philosopher regarded as the spiritual father of Pakistan. His poems "Shikwa," "Jawab-e-Shikwa," and "Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua" blend Sufi philosophy with political vision, inspiring the Pakistan movement.

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