The elements of the philosophy of self according to Muhammed İqbal

This thesis is concerned with Muhammed Iqbal's thoughts on the philosophy of personality which had given an impetus to Islamic philosophy in the twentieth century. Muhammed Iqbal aimed to create a new type of man in order to liberate Islamic World from servitude. He develops a thought system that takes personality as its subject. Iqbal's view of personality depends on the concept of faith. Once man brings himself closer to God, he will be liberated from all the restricting bonds. This personality will make the prophet its guide, internalize Qoran, see ka'bah as the symbol of brotherhood and will refuse fatalism. There are certain elements that can strengthen personality. Personality will obtain a potential power through love, transformation through desire, merit through destitute, existence through courage, wisdom through modesty, awakening through foresight, liveliness through action and power to produce through constant struggle. On the other hand, there are elements that weaken personality, and man should keep away from them. Personality should not give way to despair, it should not keep fear in the heart, and it should keep away from beggary. It should not be loyal to any one country and it should be against slavery and racism. It should keep away from mimicry and it should not be indifferent to what is going on around the world. Such people will form a community and this community will form a state. Thus, mankind will be freed from autocracy and will be ruled by Republic. Islamic societies should embrace republican regime where people take part in administration. And these republics should come together and form a united Islamic world. Muslims are a single nation. They should act with a national conscience, develop national ethics and educate women well. A national education should be provided at schools, labour should be admired and significance of time and history should be given. Key words: Muhammed Iqbal, Personality, Islamic union