Muhammad Iqbal wrote Shikwa and Jawab Shikwa.
(The Complaint and the Answer)
Allama Muhammad Iqbal's Shikwa and Jawab Shikwa are two of the most famous and powerful poems in Urdu literature. These companion works, which were first published in the early 20th century, are a poetic conversation between God and the Muslim Ummah. In Shikwa (The Complaint), Iqbal bravely speaks out about the problems in the Muslim world, mourning its fall and God's silence. God answers in Jawab Shikwa (The Answer) with great authority, reminding the faithful of their duty and the spiritual treasure they have lost.
This version has the original Urdu text and English translations side by side. This lets modern readers see Iqbal's revolutionary ideas, emotional depth, and demand for resurrection.
Set of Books
Great for people who like Rumi, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, and Islamic intellectual poetry. It's also great for people who like to think about spirituality, cultural identity, and great poetry.
Why You Should Read Shikwa and Jawab Shikwa
Timeless Relevance: Talks about faith, struggle, and starting over in today's world.
Literary Masterpiece: Iqbal's lyrical rhythm and rhetorical strength are clear throughout.
Parallel Text Format: Urdu and English are next to one other to make it easier to read.
Spiritual and Political: mixes heavenly self-reflection with nationalistic passion.
"Poets give birth to nations, and politicians make them grow and die."
"ජාතීන් උපන්නේ කවියන්ගේ හදවතේය; ඒවා වර්ධනය වී මිය යන්නේ දේශපාලකයන්ගේ අතෙහි."
"People are born in the hearts of poets, but they die in the hands of politicians."
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About the Book
Title: Shikwa and Jawab Shikwa, or The Complaint and The Answer
Written by Muhammad Iqbal
Khushwant Singh is the translator. There are many versions available.
ISBN: 9789693508829 (the most common edition in Pakistan)
There are different editions of the book published by Iqbal Academy, Sang-e-Meel, and Liberty Books.
Year of Publication: Different editions (Original: 1909/1913)
Pages: About 100–150 (in Urdu and English)
Poetry, philosophy, Islamic literature, and Urdu classics are all types of literature.
