A special scholarly and intellectual session titled “Iqbal and the Contemporary Era” was held at Kahuta Law College, featuring renowned writer, critic, researcher, and Chairperson of the Pakistan Academy of Letters, Dr. Najeeba Arif, as the guest speaker.
In her comprehensive and insightful address, she examined the thought of Allama Muhammad Iqbal in the context of the contemporary era, particularly in relation to the intellectual and social challenges faced by Generation Z and Generation Alpha.
Speaking on the concepts of civilization and collective consciousness, Dr. Najeeba Arif explained that civilization is not merely about material progress or technological advancement; rather, it is a continuous process of developing values, ethics, thought, and a collective sense of purpose. She highlighted the relationship between the state, military leadership, and civilizational continuity, emphasizing that the sustainability of any state depends upon leadership rooted in civilizational values and collective consciousness. In this context, she referred to Ibn Khaldun’s theory of civilizational development, explaining the factors behind the rise and decline of nations.
