The Effects of Islamic Alliance Movement on Urdu Poetry

Abstract

<p align="justify">This article brings to light Urdu poetry inspired by the movement of Panislamism widely known as TehrikItehad-e Islami. In the mid of nineteenth century and afterward, the movement played its due role against the oppressive colonial powers. The movement tried hard to achieve its religious and political objectives. The movement motivated many Indian Muslims and contributed a great deal to their political awakening. Many well-known Urdu writers and poets took part to support the movement through their writings that inspired Urdu literature particularly its poetry. Many poets then wrote poems and ghazals exclusively to support the objectives of the movement. Among those prominent poets, included were Hali, Shibli, Iqbal, Hasrat, and their many noted contemporaries who had contributed significantly. Apart from these renowned poets, this article also covers the works of less-known poets of Urdu who contributed enormously to the movement.