Syed Abul Aala Maududi

Syed Abul Aala Maududi was a prominent 20th-century Islamic thinker, writer, and theologian from British India (later Pakistan). He founded the Jamaat-e-Islami, a political organization advocating for an Islamic way of life and governance. Maududi emphasized that Islam is a holistic system covering religion, politics, and social life, and believed that Islamic principles should guide laws and society. His ideas aimed to unify Muslims and promote an Islamic identity in modern political contexts. Maududi's writings continue to influence Islamic thought and political movements in South Asia and beyond.