A Spiritual and Educational Event Dedicated to the Works of the Great Thinker Muhammad Iqbal Held at TSUOS
On November 10, 2026, Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Uzbekistan, organized a spiritual and educational event dedicated to the works of the great thinker, philosopher, and poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
The event was attended by the University Rector Saodat Nasirova, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Uzbekistan Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, university faculty members, and students.
Opening the event with welcoming remarks, Rector Saodat Nasirova highlighted Muhammad Iqbal’s significant contribution to the development of world literature and philosophical thought, emphasizing the importance of studying his rich intellectual legacy and passing it on to younger generations.
Following this, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Uzbekistan Muhammad Mudassir Tipu and Vice-Rector of the University of Peshawar Robina Shahin delivered congratulatory remarks. They highlighted the significance of Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s legacy and emphasized the role of his works in further strengthening the spiritual and cultural ties between nations.
During the cultural and educational segment of the event, students presented selections from Muhammad Iqbal’s poetry in Uzbek, Urdu, and Persian. In particular, the audience was introduced to the poems “Love and Death,” translated by Erkin Vohidov, as well as “Love Is My Faith” and “Loneliness.”
A quiz entitled “What Do You Know About Allama Iqbal?” was also organized, providing students with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities. In addition, expressive readings of the thinker’s poems in different languages added a special atmosphere and depth to the event.
At the conclusion of the event, M. Abdurahmonova, Professor at the Higher School of South Asian Languages and Literature, delivered closing remarks, emphasizing the academic and educational importance of studying Muhammad Iqbal’s works, translating his writings, and promoting his literary heritage to a wider audience.
The event contributed to a deeper study of the rich literary and philosophical legacy of the great thinker Muhammad Iqbal, fostering students’ interest in reading and literature, as well as further strengthening cooperation between Uzbekistan and Pakistan in the fields of education, science, and culture.
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