Arabic · noun · Selfhood & Will

Istiqlaal

इस्तिक़लाल
said is-tiq-LAAL
also written: istiqlal, istaqlal
Meaning

Independence, self-reliance, standing on one's own without dependence on others.

Usage & notes

Self-reliant independence is a pillar of Iqbal's ethic of selfhood; the strong ego depends on itself and its Lord, never leaning on borrowed strength.