20/02/2026
Iqbal RA here asks God that when I was to live in the comfort and peace of heaven (Bagh-e-Bahisht), then why did you send me on a worldly journey (struggle on earth)?
Kar-e-Jahan Daraz Hai: It means that "the work of the world is very long (remaining)".
Meaning: Here, "journey" refers to the responsibility, struggle, and duty of humanity on earth. Iqbal says, "Now that I have come to earth, I have many important tasks to accomplish, which remain unfinished. Therefore, I will not return soon;