Iblees_Ki_Majlis-e-Shura(Auditorium)

"Iblees Ki Majlis-e-Shura" (The Parliament of Satan) is one of the most profound and chilling poems by Allama Iqbal, written in 1936. Dr. Israr Ahmed's explanation of this poem in an auditorium setting is considered one of his most intellectual and eye-opening lectures. Here is a summary of what this lecture/poem is about: 1. The Core Concept The poem depicts a fictional meeting called by Iblees (Satan) with his five advisors. They discuss the current state of the world and identify which forces pose a real threat to Satan’s kingdom on Earth. 2. The Failure of Western Systems In the lecture, Dr. Israr explains how Satan’s advisors dismiss major world ideologies of that time: Democracy: They call it a "shroud for tyranny," where the elite still rule behind the mask of public votes. Communism/Socialism: They discuss it as a temporary disturbance but not a permanent threat to Satanic influence. Imperialism: They see it as a tool that serves Satan's purpose of exploitation. 3. The "Real Threat" (Islam) The climax of the poem and Dr. Israr's lecture is when Iblees reveals his greatest fear. He says he is not afraid of the "Socialist" or the "Imperialist." He is afraid of the Muslim—but only if the Muslim wakes up. The Sleeping Lion: Iblees notes that as long as Muslims are lost in rituals, sectarianism, and "Piri-Muridi" (blind following), his kingdom is safe. The Quran: Iblees warns his advisors that the real danger is the Quran. If Muslims ever understand the revolutionary social and economic system of the Quran, Satan’s world order will collapse. 4. Dr. Israr Ahmed’s Interpretation Dr. Israr Ahmed uses this poem to wake up the youth. He emphasizes: The Role of Knowledge: How Satan uses modern education to distance Muslims from their roots. Global Politics: Dr. Israr links Iqbal’s 1936 poetry to modern-day geopolitics, explaining how the "New World Order" is essentially the "Majlis-e-Shura" of Satan. The Solution: The only way to defeat this system is through a Khilafah (Islamic System) based on the true teachings of the Prophet (PBUH).