Intellectual Connections Of Iqbal And Saleem Ahmad: An Analytical Study

Abstract

Salim Ahmad is a renowned Urdu poet and critic of Urdu literature. He is famous for hiscreative writings in which he analyzes the classical poets in different ways. One can disagreewith his point of view but his questions can not be denied which he raises about the poetry ofIqbal whom he considers his favourite poet. In his writings and poetry we can see theinfluence of Iqbal’s poetry and thought. He has written the book “ Iqbal ak shair” in which hehas raised many questions about the poetry and thought of Iqbal. This article is the study ofintellectual connections of Iqbal and Salim Ahmad.