This book is a first-hand account of a German lady who lives
in Dr. Muhammad Iqbal’s house. She comes to his house after the death of his
wife Sardar Begum. Doris looks after Allama Iqbal’s children and manages his house.
In the book the author mainly talks about Iqbal and the
people around him. Doris discusses Iqbal’s daily routine, his clothes,
servants, his house, children and his friends. The last five headings of the
book are dedicated to Iqbal’s relatives. The author views Iqbal as a deeply
religious person who leads a simple life. Nawab of Bhopal sends monthly stipend
of Rs 500 to Iqbal. In addition to that Iqbal refrains from taking beef as it makes
him ill. The reason Iqbal states is that his ancestors had been Hindu Brahmans.
Iqbal cares a lot
for his children Bano and Javed. He had married thrice. When Iqbal was on his
deathbed he really missed Hakim Qarshi who was away in Hyderabad. He believed
Qarshi could provide him comfort.
Furthermore the book includes about Javed’s growing up, going
to Cambridge, coming back, getting married and having children. It also
includes details about Bano and her children. There are about half a dozen
pictures at the end of the book which includes author’s pictures with Iqbal’s
family. This book reveals the relations of Allama Iqbal with his close friends
and family.
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