Description: (Philosopher)
Abul A'la al-Maududi was a prominent Islamic scholar, Islamist ideologue, and activist known for his significant contributions to modern Islam. He authored numerous works covering various disciplines such as Qur'anic exegesis, law, philosophy, and history. Maududi founded the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami and played a key role in promoting Islam in politics. He opposed the partition of India and focused on politicizing Islam to establish Pakistan as an Islamic state. His influence extended to General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq's Islamization efforts in Pakistan. Maududi was also involved in establishing the Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia.