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Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal – The Poet of the East and Visionary Thinker Written by Basharat Mosvi   Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal was one of the most influential poets, philosophers, and political thinkers of the Muslim world. Through his poetry and intellectual work, he inspired millions of Muslims in the Indian subcontinent to rediscover their identity, dignity, and purpose. Because of his profound ideas and powerful poetic style, he is widely known as the “Poet of the East.” Iqbal’s thoughts played an important role in awakening the Muslim community and shaping the idea that later led to the creation of Pakistan.   Early Life and Family Background   Dr. Muhammad Iqbal was born on November 9, 1877, in Sialkot, a historic city in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent (now in Pakistan). He belonged to a religious and respectable Kashmiri family.   His father, Sheikh Noor Muhammad, was a deeply spiritual and humble man. Although he did not have exten...