The theory of Islamic literature according to Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Iqbal took the lead in the modern era, in alerting the Islamic nation to the need for literature that represents the morals of Islam, in which the Muslim writer is represented in the floods of faith, and drew attention to the absence of this literature in the contemporary cultural heritage. Iqbal’s role was not limited to calling for Islamic literature, but rather he practiced this literature. He presented a model of great ingenuity and magnificence. He was the best ambassador for this literature, as he combined poetic talent, philosophical wisdom, and Islamic belief. With him, Iqbal was and still is the spiritual father of Islamic literature, and the first founder in theory and practice. If there is nothing in contemporary Islamic literature but Iqbal's creations, that is enough. This article presents what manifests the theory of Islamic literature according to Iqbal by reviewing its impact on the emergence of Islamic literature, and his concept of Islamic literature and its function, in addition to revealing the characteristics and aesthetics of Islamic literature in his poetry, after he showed that the term Islamic literature is a relatively recent term that appeared In the fifties of the twentieth century, however, the historical reviews confirm the authenticity of its origins and the firmness of its roots, as well as confirming that it had a role in Islamic civilization in its various fields.