Shikwa The complaint- Best No1 Strong poem of Iqbal

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The reason why Shikwa raised controversies is that the main theme of the poem was the ‘Complaint to God’ for Muslim’s downfall, ill-treatment and troubles they were facing.  When the first of these poems, Shikwa, was published it created confusion among Muslim Scholars who thought that Iqbal  was being ungrateful for the blessings of God. “When Iqbal wrote Shikwa, orthodox religious clerics called him an infidel, and in all honesty, Shikwa does emanate a very strong sense of entitlement.

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Written by Arslan
Updated: August 8, 2024 — 7:47 am

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