Sayyid Abul Aʿla al-Maududi and the Jamaʿat-e-Islami

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract Sayyid Abul Aʿla al-Maududi (1903–1979), the founder of Jamaʿat-e-Islami (the Society of Islam), was a formidable figure in the reform and revival movements that emerged in the modern Muslim world. This chapter first retraces his life to understand the various influences and dynamics that led to the formation of the Jamaʿat, followed by an overview of his ideology, the inner workings of the organization, and its transformation into a political party after the Partition. The chapter frames the narrative in the environment of resistance against colonial rule and Maududi’s larger goal of reversing the decline of Muslims in India as well as the ummah. While Maududi’s efforts were aimed at eradicating secularism and the encroachment of Westernization in Pakistan (and elsewhere), his thought at the same time belies the impact of modernity, which he could not escape. Due to the extensive circulation of his prolific writings, his ideas centering God and God’s sovereignty have resonated widely across the world. Maududi also successfully created a solid organization-cum-party that has survived him and continues his fight for political power in Pakistan. Regionally, the Jamaʿat has adopted social justice stances on issues including secularism, imperialism, and the preservation of Islamic morals.
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Authors Saulat Pervez
Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197532805.013.55
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https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197532805.013.55
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