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Syed Abul Ala Maududi

South Asian Islamic scholar, Founder of Jamaat-e-Islami (1903–1979)

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Nov 29, 2025

What distinctions do scholars make between defensive and offensive interpretations of fighting verses?

Scholars draw a clear analytical line between “defensive” jihad—grounded in Qur’anic self‑defence and stopping aggression—and “offensive” interpretations that view some verses and historical practice ...

Nov 13, 2025

What is the exact text of Quran Surah 9:29 in English translation?

The analyses agree that English renderings of Quran Surah 9:29 vary by translator but converge on a core instruction about fighting certain People of the Book until they pay jizyah and are subdued; th...