Submitted by:
Shakeela Aman (07)
Sahar Shahzad (36)
Samra Sultan (04)
Hira Shafkat (09)
Eman Shahid (23)
Areesha Dildar (15)
Submitted to:
Mam Labeeqa khalid
Subject:
Fables,Wisdom literature and Epics
, Title: A CHILD'S PRAYER
Introduction:
Introduction of the Poem
“A Child’s Prayer” is a beautiful and thought-provoking poem that presents the innocent wishes
of a young child in the form of a prayer to God. The poem reflects purity of heart, sincerity, and
high moral values. The child does not ask for worldly things like wealth or success; instead, he
wishes to become useful to others and spread goodness in the world. Through simple yet
powerful words, the poem teaches us the importance of kindness, knowledge, and service to
humanity. It inspires readers to live a meaningful life that benefits society as a whole.
Introduction of the Book
This poem is taken from the famous poetry collection Bang-e-Dara, which is considered one of
the most important works in Urdu literature. The book includes many poems that cover a wide
range of themes such as spirituality, self-awareness, moral development, and love for the
nation. It reflects deep philosophical ideas in a simple and understandable way. “Bang-e-Dara”
has played a significant role in shaping the thoughts and character of readers by encouraging
them to think positively and act responsibly.
Introduction of the Poet
The poet of this poem is Allama Muhammad Iqbal, a great philosopher, thinker, and poet of the
subcontinent. He is widely known as the “Poet of the East” because of his powerful and
inspiring poetry. Iqbal’s work mainly focuses on awakening people, especially the youth, to
realize their inner strength and purpose in life. His poetry promotes values such as self-respect,
faith in God, love for knowledge, and service to humanity. Through his writings, he tried to
guide people towards a better and more meaningful life.
Themes of the Book:
The major themes of the book are:
Humanity
Kindness
Unity
Self-respect