Collection: Syed Abul A'la Maududi

Syed Abul A'la Maududi (1903-1979) was a Pakistani Islamic scholar, ideologue, journalist, and political philosopher who founded the political party Jamaat-e-Islami. He is known for his prolific writings on Islam and for advocating for an "Islamic state" governed by Sharia law, a concept that has influenced many Islamic movements in the 20th century and beyond. His work covers a wide range of topics, from Qur'anic exegesis to political philosophy, and his ideas have been translated into numerous languages.