Allama Iqbal: The Dreamer Poet 🌙✨

Who Was Allama Iqbal?

Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal was a great poet and philosopher who dreamed of a separate homeland for Muslims in South Asia. He is called "Shair-e-Mashriq" (Poet of the East)!

His Early Life 📚

• ●Born: November 9, 1877, in Sialkot
• ●Family: His father was deeply religious and inspired young Iqbal
• ●Education: He studied in Sialkot, Lahore, and then in England and Germany!
• ●Talents: He was brilliant in poetry, philosophy, and law

His Most Famous Children's Poems 🎵

The Bird and the Firefly

Iqbal wrote beautiful poems for children. Here's his famous poem about a little bird:

Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua Ban Ke Tamanna Meri

Lab pe aati hai dua ban ke tamanna meri, Zindagi shamma ki soorat ho Khuda meri!

(My wish comes to my lips as a prayer, May my life be like a candle, O Lord!)

This poem teaches us to pray and wish for a meaningful life!

The Spider and the Fly

Iqbal also wrote a poem about never giving up:

"Mehnat apni lathi hai, Aur bharosa Rab pe rakhiye!"

(Hard work is your walking stick, And keep faith in God!)

His Big Dream 💭

In 1930, Allama Iqbal gave a famous speech where he dreamed of a separate country where Muslims could live freely. This dream later became Pakistan!

His Messages for Children 🌟

1. ●Never Give Up - Keep trying even when things are hard
2. ●Believe in Yourself - You can do amazing things!
3. ●Work Hard - Eagles soar because they practice flying
4. ●Learn Always - Knowledge is power
5. ●Serve Others - Help your community and nation

Famous Quotes 💬

"Khudi ko kar buland itna, Ke har taqdeer se pehle, Khuda bande se khud pooche, bata teri raza kya hai!"

(Raise yourself so high that before every destiny, God Himself asks you: What is your wish?)

"Nations are born in the hearts of poets."

Important Dates 📅

• ●November 9 - Iqbal Day (his birthday, a national holiday in Pakistan!)
• ●April 21, 1938 - He passed away in Lahore

Fun Activity! ✏️

Write your own short poem about something you love - just like Allama Iqbal!