"آرائش محفل" کے حاتم اور اقبال کے "انسان کامل" کے اشتراکات

Abstract

The central character of Araish e Mehfil, Hatim Tai, is an exemplary character in ancient folk literature. He embodies human characteristics at their best. Hatim's character symbolizes generosity and kindness in Eastern Tradition. He always preaches goodness and welfare of human beings. Moreover, he is an embodiment of wisdom, knowledge, selflessness, debonairness, bravery and courage. A perfect human like Hatim Tai can also be found in the thoughts of Allama Iqbal. Both Hatim Tai and a perfect human portrayed by Iqbal share the same virtues accreted by following the Islamic teachings. Selfhood has been promoted in both of them. Moreover, they symbolize love, asceticism, courage, firm certainty, eternal action, purification of self, eyes and heart, battle with life's good and evil, sublimity and beauty, devoutness, and firm belief in Allah.