Muhammad Iqbal was a dynamic contributing force towards the empowerment of South Asian Muslims during his lifetime. A poet, a philosopher, a lawyer, and political activist, Iqbal spoke of the power we have as individuals to strengthen ourselves and our communities through respect for the cultural other and by being engaged with the present moment. Through the inspiration of the 13th Century Mystical Poet Rumi from Iran, Iqbal believed the problems of his own time would not be solved unless we had a greater understanding of ourselves. It is our responsibility to be actively involved in our own communities and co-creators of the world we wish to see.
The greatest problems of the 21st Century have little to do with radical extremism and everything to do with our perceptions of ourselves and each other. The message of Iqbal is a strikingly contemporary one which encourages us to overcome our suspicions and doubts. Ahead of his time, he understood Einstein's Theory of Relativism as a vehicle to bridge the differences between Religion and Science. And as always, a Revolutionary Thinker who spoke for the freedom and dignity of all people.
Time: Thursday, June 21 · 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: SITE 5084, University of Ottawa
53min · Language: English · Admission: Free
Location: SITE 5084, University of Ottawa
53min · Language: English · Admission: Free
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