These institutions/academics of the present age, established in the madrasas, exhibit neither the style of the pagans nor the polish of the aristocrats.

This profound couplet by Allama Iqbal speaks to the changing times and the need for genuine education. The poet suggests that the current era (Asr-e-Hazir) has created a type of 'madrasa'—a place of learning—that doesn't teach the genuine grace of the believer (Kaafirana) or the true artistry of the lover (Aazrana). It's a critique of superficial knowledge, urging us to seek wisdom that nourishes both faith and passion.