SIALKOT: Allama Iqbal’s famous poems written in his own handwriting have been displayed at Iqbal Manzil, the birthplace of the poet-philosopher, to mark his birth anniversary (Nov 9).

A large number of people visited the exhibition and evinced keen interest in things [of personal use] of Iqbal and in his and his family members’ pictures.

Sialkot Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Tahir Wattoo also visited the Iqbal Manzil and paid rich tributes to the poet-philosopher.

Iqbal Manzil caretaker Syed Riaz Hussain Naqvi said [this time] several famous poems of Allama Iqbal including Ya Rab Dil-e-Muslim Ko Wo Zinda Tamanna Dey, Loh Bhi Tu, Qalam Bhi Tu…Tera Wajood Al-Kitaab” have been displayed here. He said these poems were written in Allama Iqbal’s own handwriting.

He said as many as 11 other rare letters written by Allama Iqbal to different national and foreign dignitaries during his stay at Iqbal Manzil were also exhibited for public view.

Published in Dawn, November 9th, 2018