Lecture 1 (Part 1) - Introduction to the Master Piece of Allama Iqbal - Dr. Javid Iqbal

Lecture 1 (part 1) Topic: Purpose of the Book Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam and why he felt to pen it down. The series of lectures delivered by Dr. Javid Iqbal, in which he demonstrated the main theme of Iqbal's Philosophy, by elaborating Iqbal's Magnum Opus i.e., The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam. Topic: Spirit of Muslim Culture (اسلامی ثقافت کی روح) 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Background 01:03 1. Reformation 02:58 2. Renaissance 13:21 3. French Revolution 17:36 Causes of Muslims Downfall 19:21 Monarchic Rule in Islam 21:00 Hazrat Ali and Khilafat 25:52 Conclusion to the Background 28:51 Past and Present of Ijtehad 37:49 Two Movements in Sub-continent 42:15 Iqbal's lecture on Ijtehad 46:25 Compilation of Six Lectures This lecture provides a background of Iqbal 's Magnum Opus, i.e., The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam. Dr. Javid Iqbal explains the Reasons and Factors behind it, which caused Iqbal's bend towards Ijtehad and its further implications. Dabistan e Iqbal is an institute, situated in Lahore, founded by Dr. Javid Iqbal and running 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), Finality of Prophethood (PBUH) and the core values of Iqbal's pivotal thought i. e., Khudi (Self). You can visit our social media platforms to learn more about Dabistan e Iqbal. Location: House # 2 Block S Gulberg II Lahore Pakistan Phone: +92 42 357 786 88 Website: www.dabistaneiqbal.com.pk