@Faisal, thanks so much for your help thus far. I skimmed your article. It is very interesting. I never read Iqbal before since I try to stay away from translations. Your discussion of his philosophy, and its adaptations as manifested in his poetry, is pretty cool. I had heard of Iqbal largely through the writings of V.S. Naipul, tangentially. His opinions on him are not that great, but I am intrigued and want to know more.
As for the Bazm-e-Urdu, I would be interested. Just let me know when and where and I will try to attend. For the reference of other non-Urdu speakers: are the conversations typically in Urdu? English? I assume Urdu, but I want to know what I am up against.
@Faisal, thanks so much for your help thus far. I skimmed your article. It is very interesting. I never read Iqbal before since I try to stay away from translations. Your discussion of his philosophy, and its adaptations as manifested in his poetry, is pretty cool. I had heard of Iqbal largely through the writings of V.S. Naipul, tangentially. His opinions on him are not that great, but I am intrigued and want to know more.
As for the Bazm-e-Urdu, I would be interested. Just let me know when and where and I will try to attend. For the reference of other non-Urdu speakers: are the conversations typically in Urdu? English? I assume Urdu, but I want to know what I am up against.