Iqbal

American  

[ik-bahl] / ɪkˈbɑl /

noun

1. Muhammad, 1873–1938, Pakistani poet.

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Iqbal British  

/ ˈɪkbal /

noun

1. Sir Muhammad (mʊˈhæməd). 1875–1938, Indian Muslim poet, philosopher, and political leader, who advocated the establishment of separate nations for Indian Hindus and Muslims and is generally regarded as the originator of Pakistan

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Iqbal

"I face no troubles here," said Mohammad Iqbal, a 53-year-old painter from Uttar Pradesh state who has worked in Kashmir since before the insurgency began and is now accompanied by his son.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

"I think we've got a free shot," said Iqbal.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, Judex Atshatshi, 18, and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, previously appeared in court over the fire and were bailed until August.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

"This is not OK. We want peace," Basharat Iqbal, a taxi driver who arrived at the station after the attack, told AFP.

From Barron's ● May 28, 2026

“Amir,” Baba said, motioning me over, “this is General Sahib, Mr. Iqbal Taheri. He was a decorated general in Kabul. He worked for the Ministry of Defense.”

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini