ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged nation to re-align their lives in accordance with teachings of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal of strengthening brotherhood and upholding cherished values of liberty, justice and equality. In his message on birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal he said follow Iqbal’s teachings focusing on gaining modern knowledge of science and arts and embracing innovation and creation without compromising religious, social and cultural values and preferences.

He said on this day nation paid tribute to one of greatest thinkers, philosophers and poet of East Allama Iqbal, whose ideas, values and out-of-the-box thinking had inspired generations of writers and philosophers world over. He paid tribute to great poet for giving idea of a separate homeland for Muslims of subcontinent, where they could lead their lives in accordance with their religious, social and cultural values and without fear and intimidation of majority Hindus. 

This idea was finally materialised under dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on August 14, 1947, he added. President Alvi said great philosopher and poet persistently gave message in his poetry, prose and speeches of attaining knowledge and applying it in everyday life to understand life, perception of reality and to attain a higher level of both spiritual fulfillment and happiness and progress and prosperity. 

Referring to Iqbal’s great affection for youth, President said Dr Iqbal urged them to aspire for greatness and be fearless and continue their quest for bigger and unseen possibilities like a soaring eagle that knows no bounds. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 10 2022

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