Contribution of Jama’at-i-Islami Hind Leader’s in Islamic studies

Abstract

several renowned personalities rendered their services to Muslim Ummah during 19^th century. Among them, Syed Abūl A’la Maududi was distinguished and blessed with innumerable capabilities. He was a highly prolific writer and orator of his time. Through his books and journals, he instilled his ideologies and thoughts to the people minds, which resulted in the formation of Jama’at-i-Islami. Jama’at-i-Islami was founded at Lahore on August 25, 1941, and Syed Maududi was unanimously appointed its head. Subsequently, he selected the members of the Executive Committee after considering the procedures of the Jamaat. Its areas of implementation included various fields such as Education and Teaching, Publication and Preaching, Administration of Jamaat Affairs and Organized under management. Department of finance and invitation and preaching. In addition, sub-divisional offices are attached to these departments through which Jamaat-e-Islami implements its policies. The Jamaat places special emphasis on the moral and spiritual training of its members. Even Maulana Maududi himself has survived on such written assets that are enough to earn praise and appreciation for the services rendered by Jamaat-e-Islami in the field of Islamic studies. Such as, ‘Tafhim Al Qur’ān’‘Diniyaat’ (It has been translated almost in 36 languages.[i]) Khelafat O Molookiyat’ Purdah’ Sarvar e Alam’ Al Jihad Fi Al Islam’‘Masala e Quamiyat Aur Musalman’ and ‘Maujooda Siyasi Kashmakash’ etc.

Keywords: Jama’at-i-Islami, Maulānā Abul Lais Nadwi, Muhammad Yousuf, Maulānā Serajul Hasan, Dr. Abdul Haque, Maulānā Syed Jalaluddin Umari.