Meaning of life quote from Allama Iqbal (Lahore)

"The soul of man is immortal and his journey through life is a quest for its true destination."

Allama Iqbal, age 0 (1877 - 1938)

Lahore, Pakistan

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Allama Iqbal, based in Lahore, Pakistan. As a renowned thinker (1877 - 1938), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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