About This Book

Towards Understanding Islam is one of the best-known works of Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi. Originally written in Urdu in 1932 and published in 1937, it was meant as a first introduction to Islam for students and general readers, and it has since been translated into many languages.

The book gives a straightforward explanation of Islam's core teachings, rooted in the Qur'an: its outlook on life, its articles of faith, its system of worship, and the social order it describes.

What's Inside

• The Islamic approach to life
• The articles of faith
• The scheme of worship
• The social order envisioned by Islam

About the Author

Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi (1903-1979) was a highly influential Islamic thinker and writer of the twentieth century who authored more than one hundred works on Islam.

Who It's For

• Newcomers to Islam and those exploring the faith
• Young Muslims looking for a clear overview of the basics
• Readers interested in Maududi's writing

Book Details

• Author: Syed Abul A'la Maududi
• Binding: Hardback
• Pages: 192
• Size (inches): 5x7.25x0.50
• Size (cm): 12.5x18.5x1.5