Lecture # 01 - Philosophical Themes of Iqbal - Mr. Ahmad Javaid

Topic: Reason - Aqal عقل
Series: Philosophical Themes of Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal

The first lecture of the series, Philosophical Themes of Iqbal, is delivered by Ahmad Javaid Sahab.
This lecture holds an Intellectual aspect of Iqbal, explained through his The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam, elaborates on the vast horizon of Iqbal's intellect in which he discusses the origin of intellect, its limitations, and its importance. He further throws light on Intellect/Reason through the lens of various intellectual figures. Then, he explains the meaning of Higher Religion with an inclusivity of Metaphysics, its purpose, and destiny.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Aspects of Muslim decline in Allama's times
04:05 Quran as the central theme for Muslims
5:27 Muslim Psyche
6:46 Why did Iqbal's philosophy emerge?
9:36 Iqbal on Intellect
15:20 References
30:00 Kinds of Intellects
37:16 Exclusiveness of Metaphysics in Science
38:30 Inclusiveness of Metaphysics in Religion
40:10 Professor Whitehead on Religion
40:59 Purpose of Religion
47:00 Meaning of Philosophical thinking (Ta'kul)
48:32 Types of philosophical thinking
52:17 Meaning of 'Fikar'
55:10 Intentions of Religion
1:07:05 Types of 'Fikar'
1:10:44 What is Intuition?
1:15:51 Origin of Intellect in Islam
1:17:21 Kant and Ghazali
1:20:30 Concept of infinity
1:23:25 Some Misconceptions about Iqbal

Dabistan e Iqbal is an institute, situated in Lahore, founded by Dr. Javid Iqbal. It is run by the family of Allama Iqbal under the Presidency of Iqbal Salahuddin - Grandson of Allama Iqbal.
The sole purpose of this institution is to awaken the young generation of Pakistan to know their roots and to make them aware of the true essence of Islam i. e., Tauheed (Oneness of Allah) and Finality of Prophethood (PBUH) and the core values of Iqbal's pivotal thought i. e., Khudi (Self).

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