A Comparative Study on the Religious Belief Forms of Sun Yat sen and Muhammad Iqbal

Authors

  • Li Jugang PhD Scholar, Department of History & Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Dr. Faraz Anjum Professor, Department of History&Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2023(7-III)73

Keywords:

Muhammad Iqbal, Religious Belief, Sun Yat sen

Abstract

This study aims to compare and contrast the religious belief forms of Sun Yat-sen and Muhammad Iqbal, two influential figures from different cultural and religious backgrounds, to understand their approaches towards religion and modernization. Sun Yat-sen advocated for a synthesis of Confucianism and Christianity to modernize China, while Muhammad Iqbal emphasized the revival of Islamic thought to address contemporary challenges faced by Muslims. The study employs a comparative analysis of the religious beliefs, writings, and actions of Sun Yat-sen and Muhammad Iqbal. Primary sources including their works and speeches are analyzed to understand their perspectives on religion and modernity. Both Sun Yat-sen and Muhammad Iqbal recognized the importance of religion in shaping societal values and political ideologies. However, they differed in their approaches, with Sun Yat-sen favoring a synthesis of multiple religions and Iqbal focusing on the revival of Islamic thought. This study suggests further research into the impact of Sun Yat-sen and Muhammad Iqbal's religious beliefs on their respective societies, and encourages exploring how their ideologies continue to influence contemporary discourse on religion and modernization.

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Published

2023-09-30

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Jugang, L., & Anjum, F. (2023). A Comparative Study on the Religious Belief Forms of Sun Yat sen and Muhammad Iqbal. Pakistan Social Sciences Review, 7(3), 905–914. https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2023(7-III)73