University of Tehran Press Classical and Contemporary Islamic Studies 3060-7337 8 2 2026 05 21 Revisiting the Philosophy of the Self (Khudi) in the Thought of Muhammad Iqbal and Its Role in Reconstructing Individual and Collective Muslim Identity 205 218 104957 10.22059/jcis.2025.402876.1446 EN Abdollah Motevali Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, Arak University, Arak,Iran 0000-0001-7698-7524 Mohammad Hasanbeigi Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, Arak University, Arak,Iran Arak, Iran 0000-0001-7698-7524 Rahman Etzadi Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, Arak University, Arak,Iran 0000-0001-7698-7524 Journal Article 2025 02 22 The philosophy of the “Self” (<em>Khudi</em>) in the thought of Muhammad Iqbal is one of his most central concepts, developed in response to the crises of identity, cultural decline, and colonial domination experienced by Muslims. Drawing inspiration from the Qur’an and Islamic tradition, and critically engaging with Islamic mysticism and Western philosophy, Iqbal presents the Self as a dynamic and creative force. This force achieves perfection through love, willpower, independence, patience, and moral courage, fostering both individual development and the collective revival of Muslim societies. This study, employing a descriptive-analytical approach, examines the place of the philosophy of the Self in Iqbal’s intellectual system and explores its potential as a framework for reconstructing individual and collective Muslim identity. Findings indicate that Iqbal’s philosophy of the Self extends beyond personal growth, establishing deep connections with social and political awakening. It provides an effective model for fostering self-confidence, overcoming passivity, and revitalizing the civilizational capacities of the Muslim community. https://jcis.ut.ac.ir/article_104957_c5989ce9e339b7ba64f1023c182cb10f.pdf