Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that the Muslim Ummah can cope with the present day challenges by acting upon the teachings of Allama Iqbal.

In his message on the death anniversary of Allama Iqbal, he said Iqbal, through his poetry, awakened the Muslim Ummah from slumber.

The Speaker said Allama Iqbal was the proponent of unity amongst Muslims and he taught them to rely on their resources and strength.

Raja Pervez Ashraf said the death anniversary of Allama Iqbal provides an opportunity to the Muslims to reflect upon his ideology and teachings.

In his message, Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani said the poetry of Allama Iqbal is a beacon of light for all humans.  He said we can steer the Muslims Ummah especially Pakistan out of current crises by following his teachings.