بندہ مومن کے زوال کے اسباب اور ان کا تدارک نظم "ابلیس کی مجلس شوری"کے تناظر میں

Abstract

The contemporary Muslim world is confronted with intellectual stagnation, political instability, and moral decline, placing it at a disadvantage compared to other nations. In this context, the philosophical and poetic insights of Allama Muhammad Iqbal provide a critical framework for analyzing the causes of the decline of the Muslim Ummah. This study examines the causes of the fall of the believer (Mard-e-Momin) and proposes their remedies through a focused analysis of Iqbal’s poem “Iblis ki Majlis-e-Shura.” It explores Iqbal’s critique of political systems, spiritual decay, and intellectual deviations within the Muslim world. The study employs a qualitative, document-based methodology, drawing primarily on Iqbal’s poetic works in Urdu and Persian, alongside relevant secondary sources. A thematic and interpretive analysis is conducted to identify key concepts related to decline and revival. The findings reveal that Iqbal attributes the decline of the Muslim Ummah to interconnected factors, including blind imitation of Western political systems, intellectual stagnation, misinterpretation of destiny (taqdeer), decline in spiritual vitality, and the influence of scholastic theology and pseudo-mysticism. The study also highlights Iqbal’s critique of capitalism, his conditional appreciation of socialism, and his emphasis on Khudi (selfhood), action, and moral responsibility. The study concludes that revival lies in returning to the Qur’an and implementing Shari‘ah, alongside fostering Khudi, Ijtihad, and active engagement with the world. Iqbal’s thought offers a comprehensive framework for intellectual, spiritual, and political regeneration in the modern Muslim world.