Iqbal's Concept Of Shaheen: Historical Perspective( In the eyes of Saleem Ahmed)

Abstract

Salim Ahmad is a renowned Urdu poet, essayist and critic of Urdu

literature. He is famous for his creative writings in which he

analyzes the classical poets in different ways. One can disagree with

his point of view but his questions can not be denied which he raises

about the poetry of Meer,Ghalib,Hali and Iqbal.Iqbal is his favorite

poet. In his writings and poetry we can see the influence of Iqbal’s

poetry and thought. He has written the book “ Iqbalakshair” in

which he has raised many questions about the poetry and thought of

Iqbal. This book is considered to be the most controversial in the

history of Iqbal studies. The article is also a critical review of one

of the essays of Salim Ahmad’s “ Iqbal ka aksharikardar—

shaheen” included in his book “ Iqbal akshair”.