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

Suggested Citation

Cheema, Shahbaz Ahmad, Problematizing the Religious Basis of Maududi's Political Theory (October 31, 2013). Studies on Asia Series IV, Volume 3, No. 2, October 2013, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2388771

Shahbaz Ahmad Cheema (Contact Author)

Punjab University - Law College ( email )

University Law College
University of the Punjab
Lahore, PA Punjab 54000
Pakistan

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