Exploring the Unilateral Nationalism According to Allama Iqbal’s Thoughts

Abstract

The political ideologies and theologies are revived over time. Since the emergence of globalization, the concept of multilateralism has become more complex. Compared to the Western idea of global governance, Allama Iqbal's philosophical emphasis was upon the unity of the Muslim Ummah. Allama Iqbal's concept of 'Unilateral Nationalism for the Islamic Ummah' is projected in his written work. This article attempts to explore the idea of unity and its implications according to Allama Iqbal's guidelines for the Muslim Ummah. This paper focuses on the Islamic ideologies present in the written work of Allama Iqbal. A qualitative method using content analysis was used to achieve the objective of this study. The study concludes that Allama Iqbal's ideology of Muslim unity is highly relevant and urgently needed in the contemporary age. His vision of "Unilateral Nationalism" provides a framework for dealing with the challenges of the Muslim Ummah in an era of globalization. It reflects solidarity beyond the divisions of nationalism, which is built upon common Islamic values; the model here is the practical unity of Islam. The strength of this vision must be collective and based on religious, cultural, and intellectual bindings, not on divisions based on nationality. Allama Iqbal's philosophy thus addresses all areas of political instability, economic disparity, and the fragmentation of the Muslim world to find pathways toward political and social unity. Recognizing that the modern world is culturally and politically fragmented, his thought is an antidote to disunity. It advocates solidarity as both an idealistic proposition and a practical method for overcoming structural challenges in unifying the Muslim Ummah. Through this vision, Allama Iqbal offers an all-embracing framework for the moral and intellectual rejuvenation of the Muslim world to better confront contemporary challenges.