Dr. Allama Iqbal's belief follows Mualana Rumi's philsophy of preferring 'Baqaa' [persistance of being] instead of 'Fanaa' [Annihilation] whom he always called his spirtual mentor. Below verses by Maulana share the same thinking: بزیر کنگرہ کبریاش مردانند فرشتہ صید و پیمبر شکار و یزداں گیر مولانا رومی Beneath the station of God's absolute glory, there are people who can ensnare angels and His messengers, and have access to Allah Almighty Himself. علامہ اقبال نے اپنے مرشد مولانا روم کی طرح اسی خیال کو ایک اور طریقے سے بیان کیا ہے: در دشت جنون من جبریل زبوں صیدی یزداں بہ کمند آور اے ہمت مردانہ اقبال In the forest of my passion, Hazrat Jibreel [Gabriel] is an easy prey. If you have the courage, capture God Himself, by develop divine qualities within yourself. #Rumi #sufi #iqbal

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