Abul A'la Maududi

Abul A'la Maududi (1903-1979) was an influential Indian Islamic scholar, philosopher, and political leader. He founded the Jamaat-e-Islami political party in 1941, aiming to promote Islamic governance and social justice. Maududi emphasized the importance of Islam as a complete way of life, advocating for a society based on Islamic principles. He wrote extensively on Islamic philosophy, law, and modernity, and his works have had a lasting impact on contemporary Islamic thought. Maududi believed in the revival of Islamic culture and thought as a response to Western influences, encouraging Muslims to engage actively in politics and society.