Famous quote by Muhammad Iqbal

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Indeed, in view of its function, religion stands in greater need of a rational foundation of its ultimate principles tha
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"Indeed, in view of its function, religion stands in greater need of a rational foundation of its ultimate principles than even the dogmas of science"

- Muhammad Iqbal

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The quote suggests that faith, because of its function in assisting human behavior as well as offering implying to their presence, must have a logical and reasoned basis for its core principles. The author suggests that this demand for rationality is also above that of scientific research, which is typically viewed as the pinnacle of factor and empiricism.

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Muhammad Iqbal This quote is written / told by Muhammad Iqbal between November 9, 1877 and April 21, 1938. He was a famous Poet from Pakistan. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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