The theory of Islamic literature according to Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Abstract

Iqbal took the lead in the modern era, in alerting the Islamic nation to the need
for literature that represents the morals of Islam, in which the Muslim writer is
represented in the floods of faith, and drew attention to the absence of this
literature in the contemporary cultural heritage.
Iqbal’s role was not limited to calling for Islamic literature, but rather he
practiced this literature. He presented a model of great ingenuity and
magnificence. He was the best ambassador for this literature, as he combined
poetic talent, philosophical wisdom, and Islamic belief. With him, Iqbal was and
still is the spiritual father of Islamic literature, and the first founder in theory and
practice. If there is nothing in contemporary Islamic literature but Iqbal's
creations, that is enough.
This article presents what manifests the theory of Islamic literature according to
Iqbal by reviewing its impact on the emergence of Islamic literature, and his
concept of Islamic literature and its function, in addition to revealing the
characteristics and aesthetics of Islamic literature in his poetry, after he showed
that the term Islamic literature is a relatively recent term that appeared In the
fifties of the twentieth century, however, the historical reviews confirm the
authenticity of its origins and the firmness of its roots, as well as confirming that
it had a role in Islamic civilization in its various fields.