Baang-e-Dara

by Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Baang-e-Dara (Deluxe Edition) by Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Genres: Poetry, Philosophy, Pakistan, Islam, Classics, Religion

304 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1924

Reviews

[W · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is majestic and grandiose verse,it leaves the reader awestruck.There are profound observations on life and the universe.

Iqbal is also known as Shair e Mashriq (the poet of the East).This,the first volume of his poetry,is the most accessible of his works.

It is also significant for me,as it forms part of my early childhood memories.The poems Iqbal wrote for children,are included in this volume.I have fond memories of reading those simple,yet beautiful poems in school.

Poems like Bachay Ki Dua (A child's prayer) and Parende Ki Faryad (a captive bird's lament),left an indelible impression.

There is another reason to remember this book,it includes one of the saddest poems I've ever read,Walida Marhooma Ki Yaad Main.It was Iqbal's tribute to his dead mother,a poem I would repeatedly seek solace in,when a similar tragedy befell me.

Iqbal did however,have a penchant for using difficult expressions.Of course,Iqbal's poetry is heavy on ideology,and the book has a significant ideological component.

In later works,he would turn to Persian as his main medium of expression,to the detriment of Urdu readers.That made his later poetry difficult to understand.

Bang e Dara (the call of the marching bell),is all the more special,therefore,as it is in Urdu.

[Safdar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bartar az andesha-e-sood-o-ziyan hai zindagi
Hai Kabhi Jaan aur kabhi tasleem-e-jaan hai zindagi

A book I almost read daily

[Ayesha Mushtaq]

I find it the simplest ,the touching and The most inspiring book :)

[Alianwae]

It is very high level Urdu poetry which give us a lesson

[Zubair Fayyaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

اِقبالؒ کا ابتدائی شاعرانہ کلام. آپؒ کی اردو شاعری کا پہلا مطبوعہ مجموعہ.

[Syedhassan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love this book

[Azka]

Best book ever

[Omama. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Iqbal always called on the youth to aspire for greatness, always comparing them to a fearless, soaring eagle that knows no bounds. Bang-e-Dara is full of such poems which are addressed to the whole nation on the importance of freedom, hard work, attachment to one's religion and legacy. For a true reformation of this country, we need our youth to reform themselves. And there is no easier way of doing it than by rediscovering the self through Iqbal’s awe-inspiring work. I'm glad for the fact that growing up, we had Iqbal's poems in our courses.

کوئی اندازہ کر سکتا ہے اس کے زور بازو کا
نگاہ مرد مومن سے بدل جاتی ہیں تقدیریں

خیرہ نہ کر سکا مجھے جلوۂ دانش فرنگ
سُرمہ ہے میری آنکھ کا خاکِ مدینہ و نجف

[Manahil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fabulous book

[Husnain Ali]

i like this book

[Babar Irshad · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my most favourite Book😍❤❤❤

[Syed Shakir]

Very good
And inspiring

[Z U L F i · Rating 3 out of 5]

Damn to deep Urdu and Farsi

[KSN Ebad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very excellent

[Umar Noman · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ye books opn q nh ho rahi hain ??

[Mansha Kz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great thought sir

[Fazalmola]

poetry

[Mudasir Hussain · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice

[Arfa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

[Hashirkhan]

good

[رات کی رانی · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE IT.
We should depend on ourself and have faith on Allah. That is what Allama Iqbal taught us.
Do hard work.

[Abdullah]

Awesome

[Ali Haider · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jewelled, Worth Reading Poetry. I'm in love with this Book.

[Ahmed]

V good

[Sahib Talal]

Lover

[Laraibabbasi295 Abbasi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[Talha Janjua · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anything by Iqbal is just pure chef's kiss!

[4323 · Rating 5 out of 5]

🙂

[Iqra · Rating 5 out of 5]

this much intellect is beyond me someone help what did i just read

[Ameen Zakariyya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Allamah Iqbal poetry, a message for struggle and uprising.