Mohammad Baghaei (Makan) Information 2

Mohammad Baghaei (Makan), born on March 11, 1945, is an Iranian writer, translator, professor of Persian literature, and one of the most prominent scholars on the philosophy and works of Iqbal Lahori, the renowned Pakistani poet and philosopher. He holds a degree in Persian Language and Literature from the University of Tehran and an advanced diploma in English from Nova Southeastern University in Florida.

Baghaei began his cultural activities in the mid-1960s by publishing articles in Tehran’s press. In 1974, he joined the National Radio and Television of Iran as a writer and host for cultural programs, such as Culture and Society and Time and Perspective. After the 1979 Revolution, he dedicated himself to writing and translating.

Professional Contributions

Baghaei has authored over 81 books, including 35 volumes and 10,000 pages dedicated to Iqbal Lahori, earning him the highest cultural award of Pakistan in 2005 from President Pervez Musharraf. The Iqbal Academy Pakistan recognizes him as the only Iranian scholar with the most extensive research and publications on Iqbal’s thoughts.

In addition to his work on Iqbal, Baghaei has translated ten novels by the renowned German author Hermann Hesse and authored a ten-volume series titled Famous Figures of Western Philosophy.

Notable Works

On Iqbal Lahori:

• Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam (Translation of Iqbal’s Lectures)
• Commentary on Iqbal’s Gulshan-e-Raz-e-Jadeed
• God in Iqbal’s Perception
• Iqbal and Six Western Philosophers
• The Meaning of Life in the Views of Rumi and Iqbal
• The Flame of Life (Commentary on Asrar-e-Khudi and Rumuz-e-Bekhudi)
• Mikadeh Lahore (Commentary on Iqbal’s Persian Works)
• Iqbal and Modern Western Religious Thought

Translations of Hermann Hesse’s Novels:

• Journey to the East
• Steppenwolf
• The Glass Bead Game
• Demian
• Narcissus and Goldmund
• Siddhartha

Other Works:

• Portraits and Untold Stories
• Mawlana, Nietzsche, and Iqbal
• Arabism and the Search for National Identity
• History of Philosophy in Iran
• Analytical Dictionary of American Religions
• Khayyam as He Is
• Saadi as He Is

Legacy and Achievements

Baghaei has played a pivotal role in introducing Iqbal Lahori’s philosophy to Iranian audiences and promoting global literature within Iran. His in-depth studies on Iqbal and his meticulous translations of Hermann Hesse’s works have made him one of the most influential cultural figures in contemporary Iran.

With his extensive body of work spanning literature, philosophy, and cultural studies, Baghaei continues to be a vital reference for scholars and students in these fields. His dedication to cultural exchange and academic excellence solidifies his position as a leading intellectual figure in Iran and beyond.