Islamic Civilization: its foundational beliefs and principles

by Abul A'la Maududi

This book argues that the true understanding of Islamic civlization is possible only by having access to the soul of that civilization and its underlying fundamental principles—belief in God, the Angels, the Prophets, the Revealed Books and the Last Day—rather than to its manifestations in knowledge, literature, fine arts, refined living and system of governance. Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi (1903-1979) was a leading Muslim intellectual and a chief architect of the Islamic revival in the twentieth century. In 1941 he founded Jama'at-i-Islami, a political party in Pakistan, which he led until 1972.

Genres: Islam

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Sayyid Abul A’la Maududi [Abū 'l-Aʿlā Mawdūdī) (Urdu: ابو الاعلىٰ مودودی‎ – alternative spellings of last name Maudoodi, Mawdudi, and Modudi) was a journalist, theologian, Muslim revivalist leader and political philosopher, and a controversial 20th century Islamist thinker in British India, and later Pakistan. He was also a political figure in Pakistan and was the first recipient of King Faisal International Award for his services 1979. He was also the founder of Jamaat-e-Islami, the Islamic revivalist party.

Reviews

[Mudasir Hussain · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was all basic, it was everything that I have heard in mosques and majalis. Yet, Maududi sahab's way of looking at worship is refreshing. It felt like someone really wants to spread the true message of Islam. Must read.

[Asim Ullah · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book will force you to accept that Islam has its own civilization and its beliefs are absolutely rational.