IQBAL’S PERSPECTIVES ON MUSLIM’S GLORIOUS HISTORY BEFORE COLONIALISM, AS A “COLONIZED INTELLIGENTSIA”

Abstract

By the beginning of the twentieth century, the British colonial system had become so strong that the 
power of the British government did not set. Iqbal was well aware of how dangerous and deadly the 
effects of the colonial system could be. Allama Iqbal had a deep political awareness and understanding of 
the political issues of his time. The colonial system has been around for a long time. Now that nation is in 
decline culturally, consciously, politically and socially. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the acts of 
colonized Intelligentsia that how they contribute to liberal developments by challenge the colonial 
legacies in the outlook of their country. The techniques and procedures of colonized intelligent people are 
additionally focused, how they contribute their interests to make aware their country. In such manner, it 
will likewise examine that how these colonized Intelligentsia of colonized country restore their celebrated 
and stately past. Post colonialism has been used as a framework for this paper. Edward Saeed and Franz 
Fanon have also openly expressed their thoughts, feelings and sentiments against the East's hostility to 
Western colonialism. Edward Saeed has emerged as a true spokesman for the oppressed.