ෂික්වා සහ ජවාබ් ෂික්වා - පැමිණිල්ල සහ පිළිතුර මුහම්මද් ඉක්බාල් විසිනි

Shikwa & Jawab Shikwa by Muhammad Iqbal

(The Complaint and The Answer)

Shikwa & Jawab Shikwa by Allama Muhammad Iqbal are two of the most celebrated and powerful poems in Urdu literature. Originally published in the early 20th century, these companion pieces form a poetic dialogue between the Muslim Ummah and God. In Shikwa (The Complaint), Iqbal boldly voices the grievances of the Muslim world, lamenting its decline and divine silence. In Jawab Shikwa (The Answer), God responds with majestic authority, reminding the faithful of their duties and lost spiritual heritage.

This edition presents the original Urdu text alongside English translations, offering modern readers a glimpse into Iqbal’s revolutionary philosophy, emotional depth, and call for revival.

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Perfect for fans of Rumi, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, and Islamic philosophical poetry ideal for readers who appreciate spiritual reflection, cultural identity, and poetic brilliance.

Why Shikwa & Jawab Shikwa is a Must-Read:

• Timeless Relevance: Speaks to faith, struggle, and renewal in the modern world.

• Literary Masterpiece: Iqbal’s poetic rhythm and rhetorical power shine throughout.

• Parallel Text Format: Urdu and English side-by-side for accessibility.

• Spiritual & Political: Blends divine introspection with nationalistic fire.

Memorable Quote (from Jawab Shikwa)
"Nations are born in the hearts of poets, they prosper and die in the hands of politicians."

Translation (Sinhala):
"ජාතීන් උපන්නේ කවියන්ගේ හදවතේය; ඒවා වර්ධනය වී මිය යන්නේ දේශපාලකයන්ගේ අතෙහි."

Translation (Tamil):
"மக்கள் கவிஞர்களின் இதயத்தில் பிறக்கின்றனர்; ஆனால் அரசியல்வாதிகளின் கையில் அழிகின்றனர்."

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• Title: Shikwa & Jawab Shikwa – The Complaint and The Answer

• Author: Muhammad Iqbal

• Translator: Khushwant Singh / Various editions available

• ISBN: 9789693508829 (Common Pakistani edition)

• Publisher: Iqbal Academy / Sang-e-Meel / Liberty Books editions vary

• Published Year: Various editions (Original: 1909 / 1913)

• Number of Pages: ~100–150 Pages (Urdu + English)

• Genre: Poetry / Philosophy / Islamic Literature / Urdu Classics