The Political Thought of Sayyid Qutb: The Theory of Jahiliyyah

by Sayed Qutb

Book Overview

This new book takes a literary approach in its study of Sayyid Qutb, one of the most significant political thinkers for contemporary Islamists and who has greatly influenced the likes of Osama Bin Laden. Executed by the Egyptian state in 1966, his books continue to be read and his theory of jahiliyya 'ignorance' is still of prime importance for radical Islamic groups.

Through an examination of his thoughts and theories, the book explores...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415553830
• ISBN13: 9780415553834
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"