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    1)Sayyid Qutb was an Egyptian Islamic theologian, writer.

    Born in 1906 in the village of Musha


    in Upper Egypt, Qutb initially pursued a career in education and literature, graduating from Dar
    al-Ulum in Cairo. He became member of the Muslim Brotherhood in the mid-20th century.

    2)The context of post-World War II Egypt was pivotal in shaping his writings. The country was
    grappling with colonial legacy, social injustice, and political instability. The rise of nationalist
    and socialist ideologies also played a role in Qutb’s radicalization. His most famous work,
    “Milestones” (Ma’alim fi al-Tariq), written during his imprisonment under the regime of
    President Gamal Abdel Nasser, called for a revolutionary vanguard to establish an Islamic state.
    He argued that contemporary Muslim societies had reverted to a state of “jahiliyyah” (ignorance)
    and that true Islam needed to be revived through a strict adherence to Shariah.

    3)Qutb believed many Muslim societies had strayed from Islam (Jahiliyyah). He argued for an
    Islamic state based on Sharia law to fix this. He argued that current rulers of the Muslim world
    are under influence of western ideas and values . Therefore, jihad at first should be made against
    them to transform country into Islamic principles.

    4)Qutb combined Islamic teachings with social criticism and a call for action. He urged Muslims
    to actively fight for Islamic rule.

    5)Today, Qutb’s ideas continue to inspire various Islamist movements and jihadist groups.
    Organizations such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS have drawn on his notion of takfir—the
    excommunication of those deemed insufficiently Islamic—as a justification for their violent
    campaigns. Qutb’s emphasis on the necessity of an ideological struggle against perceived corrupt
    systems has shaped the strategies and rhetoric of these groups. Beyond jihadist circles, his
    writings also influence non-violent Islamist political movements that advocate for the
    implementation of Sharia through democratic processes. His legacy persists in the ideological
    foundations of modern political Islam, reflecting both his enduring influence and the contentious
    nature of his ideas within the broader Muslim community.

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