Four Key Concepts From The Quran Syed Abu Ala Maududi

Four Key Concepts From The Quran by Syed Abul A’la Maududi (originally Qur’an ki Chaar Bunyadi Istilahein) is a foundational treatise that elucidates the comprehensive meanings of four essential Arabic terms: Ilah (Deity/Object of Worship), Rabb (Lord/Sustainer/Sovereign), ‘Ibadah (Worship/Servitude), and Deen (Way of Life/System/Sovereignty). Maududi argues that a true understanding of the Quran hinges upon grasping these terms in their fullest Shari’ah and linguistic context, moving beyond narrow, ritualistic interpretations. The book establishes that Tawhid (Oneness of God) demands that Allah alone possesses the attributes of Ilah and Rabb, and therefore all of human life, encompassing both worship and legal submission (‘Ibadah and Deen), must be exclusively reserved for Him. This work is considered crucial for understanding Islam as a complete system of life.

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