In Four Key Concepts of the Qur’an, Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi unpacks four foundational Qur’anic terms that shape the entire Islamic worldview: Ilāh, Rabb, Dīn, and ʿIbādah.
Mawdudi argues that many misunderstandings about Islam stem not from rejection of these concepts, but from misunderstanding them. Through a concise yet profound analysis grounded directly in the Qur’an, he explains how these terms define the relationship between human beings and Allah, and how they transform belief from a mere verbal affirmation into a complete way of life.
This book shows that tawḥīd is not limited to worship rituals, but demands conscious submission to Allah alone in authority, obedience, law, and moral direction. By clarifying these four concepts, Mawdudi lays a foundation for understanding the Qur’an’s message as it was meant to be understood by its first recipients.
Clear, powerful, and thought-provoking, this work is essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper, more coherent understanding of Islam.
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Author: Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi
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Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Kube Publishing Ltd
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Pages: 174
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ISBN: 9780860375401
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Dimensions: 14 x 22 x 2 cm
About the Author
Mawdudi (1903–1979) was one of the most influential Muslim thinkers and a chief architect of the Islamic revival in the twentieth century. A Qur’anic exegete, revivalist, and prolific writer, he sought to present Islam as a comprehensive and living system relevant to modern society.
In 1941, he founded Jamaat-e-Islami, a political party in Pakistan, which he led until 1972. He authored over a hundred works on Islam, both scholarly and accessible, including Tafhīm al-Qur’an, a widely respected Qur’anic commentary. His writings have been translated into dozens of languages and continue to shape Islamic thought worldwide.
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