Problematizing the Religious Basis of Maududi's Political Theory
Studies on Asia Series IV, Volume 3, No. 2, October 2013
31 Pages Posted: 2 Feb 2014 Last revised: 11 Feb 2017
Date Written: October 31, 2013
Abstract
This paper problematizes the divinity of establishing an Islamic state by analysing the religious basis of Maulana Abul Ala Maududi’s (hereafter referred to as Maududi) political theory. His political theory revolves around the idea that religion and politics are an inseparable entity and the fulfilment of religious dictates is impossible unless and until we organize a political system as per criteria set by the religion. This idea of Maududi has led many to believe that it is our religious duty to struggle for an Islamic state like many other religious obligations, e.g. offering prayers and keeping fasts.
Keywords: Maududi; Maudoodi; Jamaat-e-Islami; Pakistan; Islamic State; Waheed ud Din Khan; Quran and Sunnah; Islamic Political Theory; Religion and Politics
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