a system of life: mawdudi and the ideologisation of islam

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Hartung examines Mawdudi’s influence on Islamic thought, exploring how he ideologized Islam into a political framework. The book analyzes his vision of Islam as a comprehensive system and its impact on modern Islamic movements and intellectual discourses.

Jan-Peter Hartung’s A System of Life critically analyzes Abul Ala Mawdudi’s transformative role in shaping modern Islamic thought. The book explores how Mawdudi redefined Islam as an all-encompassing ideological system, addressing governance, society, and morality. Hartung delves into Mawdudi’s political philosophy, tracing its influence on contemporary Islamic movements and intellectual currents. By contextualizing Mawdudi’s work within broader historical and social frameworks, the author provides insights into the evolution of political Islam and its enduring relevance. This study is a key resource for understanding the interplay between religion, ideology, and politics in the modern Islamic world

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Jan Peter Hartung

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