Book Review Analysis; Rare Booklet on the Death Sentence of Maududi sheds light on the early history of Pakistan
Last Updated on June 30, 2019 by Hamad Subani Most people who are tangentially aware of the existence of Islamic political philosopher Syed Abul A’la Maududi (1903-1979) are quick to recall the fact that he was sentenced to death in Pakistan (1953), a sentence which was later lifted due to his popularity. We have managed to obtain a rare 1978 booklet written by his supporters, which specifically narrates this incident. Reading it gives tremendous insights into the shadowy forces at...
