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Muhammad Iqbal
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British-Indian Islamic philosopher, poet and politician (1877-1938)

Also known as: Allama Iqbal, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammed İkbal, Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Sir Muhammad Iqbal, Мухаммад Икбал

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Known works

  • Iqbal (1956)
  • Jāvīdnāmah (1971)
  • Tulip in the desert (2000)
  • The Development of Metaphysics in Persia a Contribution to the History of Muslim Philosophy (1962)
  • Allama Iqbal's presidenatial address