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Jamaat-e-Islami

Jamaat-e-Islami is a conservative Islamic political and social organization founded in 1941 in British India by Abul A'la Maududi. Its mission is to promote Islamic principles in governance and society, advocating for the establishment of a political system based on Islamic law (Sharia). The organization has branches in several countries, primarily in South Asia, and is involved in social welfare, education, and political activities. Jamaat-e-Islami emphasizes the importance of a moral and ethical society, aiming to balance religious beliefs with modern governance and community issues.