Syed Abul Ala Maududi
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Summary
Syed Abul Ala Maududi was born on September 25, 1903[1], in Aurangabad[2]. He died on September 22, 1979[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], politician[6], philosopher[7], journalist[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,022 views/month, #6,717 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[11], Pakistan[12]
- Native language: Urdu[13]
- Occupation: writer[14]
- Field of work: Quranic studies[15], economics[16], philosophy[17]
- Notable work: Tafhim-ul-Quran[18], Caliphs and Kings[19], الجهاد في سبيل الله (كتاب)[20]
- Award received: King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[21]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: Jamaat-e-Islami[24]
- Commons category: Abul A'la Maududi[25]
- Given name: Abul[26]
- Described by source: Islamskiy entsiklopedicheskiy slovar'[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Urdu[28], Arabic[29]
- Name in native language: ابو الاعلىٰ مودودی[30], أبو الأعلى المودودي[31]
Why It Matters
Syed Abul Ala Maududi has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He has been cited as an influence by Sayyid Qutb[34], a politician[35], 1906–1966[36], of Egypt[37]; Muhammad Iqbal[38], a philosopher[39], 1877–1938[40], of British Raj[41], awarded the Sir[42], specialised in poetry[43]; and Javed Ahmad Ghamidi[44], a mutakallim[45], b. 1951[46], of Pakistan[47].
Works attributed to him include Tafhim-ul-Quran[48], a literary work[49] and Caliphs and Kings[50], a literary work[51].
FAQs
Where was Syed Abul Ala Maududi born?
Syed Abul Ala Maududi was born in Aurangabad[2].
Where did Syed Abul Ala Maududi die?
Syed Abul Ala Maududi passed away in New York City[4].
What did Syed Abul Ala Maududi do for work?
Syed Abul Ala Maududi worked as a theologian[5], politician[6], philosopher[7], journalist[8], and translator[9].
What awards did Syed Abul Ala Maududi receive?
Honors received include King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[21].
Who did Syed Abul Ala Maududi influence?
Syed Abul Ala Maududi has been cited as an influence by Sayyid Qutb[34], Muhammad Iqbal[38], and Javed Ahmad Ghamidi[44].