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Shikwa - Jawab e Shikwa

Written by: Allama Iqbal
Narrated by: Atir Ali Syed
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Written by Allama Iqbal Shikwa(Complaint), was published published in 1909, and Jawab-e-Shikwa(Response to complaint) was published in 1913. The name of this poem is "Shikwa" because in terms of subject matter, in 1st part Shikwa Allama Iqbal represents cry of contemporary humanity in the Divine Court. Shikwa is in the form of a complaint to almighty for having let down humanity and Jawab-e-Shikwa is in the form of God's reply.©2020 Rekhta Foundation (P)2020 Rekhta Foundation Contemporary Fiction Genre Fiction Poetry
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  • Shikwa

    Shikwa

     Shikwa - Jawab e Shikwa, Episode 1
    Nov 18 2020
    In this poem Iqbal lodges his complaint to the almighty, on behalf of the oppressed. Highlighting the achievements and problems as perceived by humans, this lyrical gem takes us to a beautiful and revolutionary journey. This poem is still considered one of the greatest works of Urdu literature.
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    13 mins
  • Jawaab-E-Shikwa

    Jawaab-E-Shikwa

     Shikwa - Jawab e Shikwa, Episode 2
    Nov 18 2020
    Jawab-e-Shikwa is a poem which Allama Iqbal has registered as the response of God to his earlier poem 'Shikwa'. In the form of God's reply, this poem is one of the influential works of Urdu literature with stronger emphasis on spiritual and religious awakening.
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    15 mins
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He is great poet. If u can understand him then you will love him. No other poet has such imagination.

greatest of all Times. Iqbal is shair e Him.

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