Iqbal Ka Pardah - The Veil of Iqbal

During the time of Lord Wellington, the British government offered Allama Iqbal a governorship in South Africa, which he declined. Iqbal stated he was a sinful Muslim with many shortcomings but would not compromise his principles by exposing his wife. This incident, recounted by Pirzada Bahawal Haq Qasmi, highlights Iqbal’s commitment to observing *hijab*. Sir Muhammad Shafi once invited Iqbal and his family, but Iqbal did not bring his wife due to her adherence to *hijab*. When questioned, Iqbal pointed out that even women in homes that do not observe *hijab* are subject to its principles. The text contrasts Iqbal’s status as a national thinker with his personal adherence to Islamic values, criticizing hypocrisy within society.

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