21. [Pol Islam] Sayyid Qutb's Milestones

📚 In this lecture, Dr. Taimur Rahman critically examines the political thought of Sayyid Qutb, one of the most influential Islamist ideologues of the 20th century. Qutb’s writings, particularly Milestones (*Ma'alim fi al-Tariq*), laid the foundation for modern Islamist and jihadist movements. His concepts of Jahiliyyah (pre-Islamic ignorance), Hakimiyyat (sovereignty of God), and the necessity of Jihad against un-Islamic regimes have had a profound impact on Islamist thought. Dr. Rahman explores Qutb’s ideological roots, his critique of Western modernity, and his influence on contemporary political movements. 📖 This lecture is part of the Political Islam course at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), where Dr. Rahman analyzes key Islamist thinkers and their impact on global politics. 🔥 *Topics Covered:* Sayyid Qutb’s concept of Jahiliyyah and the rejection of secularism Hakimiyyat (God’s Sovereignty) and the Islamic state The role of Jihad in Qutb’s political thought Qutb’s critique of Western modernity and materialism The influence of Qutb’s ideas on modern Islamist and jihadist movements #PoliticalIslam #SayyidQutb #Islamism #Jahiliyyah #Hakimiyyat #IslamicPolitics #DrTaimurRahman #Jihad #IslamicState #MuslimBrotherhood #IslamistMovements #History #IslamAndModernity #ReligionAndPolitics