Dr. Tahir Kamran Speaks at UMT Iqbal Day on Colonial Context of Poetry - BNU Events

Dr. Tahir Kamran Speaks at UMT Iqbal Day on Colonial Context of Poetry

On November 13, 2025, Dr. Tahir Kamran was the guest speaker at UMT’s Iqbal Day, delivering a nuanced talk on understanding Iqbal’s poetry within its broader colonial context. He emphasized how Iqbal’s concept of Khudi continues to shape modern debates on selfhood, identity, and intellectual resistance across the 21st century.

Dr. Kamran highlighted the enduring relevance of Iqbal’s ideas in contemporary socio-political landscapes, underscoring the necessity of revisiting his philosophy with fresh, critical perspectives. His reflections illustrated how Iqbal’s intellectual legacy remains a vital resource for understanding cultural resilience and collective agency.

The session provided students and faculty with a meaningful opportunity to engage with Iqbal’s work through a historically grounded lens, fostering thoughtful dialogue and scholarly inquiry. Dr. Kamran’s address reinforced the importance of interdisciplinary scholarship and reflective interpretation in preserving and reinterpreting national philosophical heritage.

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