This paper deals with one of the most important Islamic thinkers of the 20th century, Sayyid Qutb of Egypt. Taking into consideration his importance and impact on the Islamic world, the amount of research done on him seems to be very modest and is difficult to get hold during these times/ at the moment of writing.
In this paper first, the life of Sayyid Qutb is presented and related to the historical events in Egypt and the Middle East in general. After a short summary of some of Qutb’s most important writings, an overview of his political ideas, his views of the world and Islam is given. Afterwards his most important single concept of jahiliyyah and hakimiyyah is presented, followed by a summary of Qutb’s call for activism and his theological discourse. Finally, I tried to assess the importance and the impact of Sayyid Qutb’s live and writings.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 0Introduction
- Vita of Sayyid Qutb
- Writings
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the life and writings of Sayyid Qutb, a significant Islamic thinker of the 20th century, focusing on his political ideas and their impact on the Islamic world. The paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Qutb's life, his views on the world and Islam, and the importance of his key concept of jahiliyyah and hakimiyyah.
- Qutb's life and its relation to historical events in Egypt and the Middle East
- His political ideas and views of the world and Islam
- The concept of jahiliyyah and hakimiyyah
- Qutb's call for activism and his theological discourse
- The impact of Qutb's life and writings on the Islamic world
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- 0Introduction: This chapter introduces the paper's focus on Sayyid Qutb and outlines the key topics to be covered, including his life, writings, political ideas, and impact.
- Vita of Sayyid Qutb: This chapter details Qutb's life, from his childhood in Egypt to his time in the United States and his eventual arrest and execution. It discusses his early education, his involvement in Egyptian secular nationalism, and his intellectual and religious transformation during his stay in America.
- Writings: This chapter provides an overview of Qutb's writings, highlighting his transition from non-religious works to focusing primarily on Islamic themes. It mentions some of his most significant works, including his commentary on the Qur'an, "In the Shade of the Qur'an."
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores key themes and concepts related to Sayyid Qutb's life and writings, including: Islamic thought, political ideas, jahiliyyah, hakimiyyah, Islamic revival, the Muslim Brotherhood, Egyptian nationalism, and the impact of Qutb's work on the Islamic world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Sayyid Qutb?
Sayyid Qutb was a highly influential Egyptian Islamic thinker of the 20th century, known for his ideological contributions to modern Islamic fundamentalism.
What are the concepts of 'jahiliyyah' and 'hakimiyyah'?
Jahiliyyah refers to the state of ignorance of divine guidance, while hakimiyyah refers to the absolute sovereignty of God over all aspects of life and politics.
How did Qutb's stay in America influence his views?
His time in the United States led to a profound intellectual and religious transformation, as he became deeply critical of Western materialism and secularism.
What is Qutb's most famous written work?
His most significant works include 'In the Shade of the Qur'an' (a commentary) and 'Milestones,' which outlines his call for Islamic activism.
What was Qutb's relationship with the Muslim Brotherhood?
Qutb was a leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood and became its primary ideologue, which eventually led to his conflict with the Egyptian state and execution in 1966.
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- Andre Kahlmeyer (Autor:in), 2003, Sayyid Qutb - an Islamic fundamentalist, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/19888
