Mawdudi was a leading Islamic thinker in the twentieth century. His works are notable for their aim to offer an Islamic way for all areas of personal and social life. This book present his thoughts on the central matter of worship’s role in Islam. It also sets out his holistic view of the Islamic system, highlighting Islam’s social, economic and political dimensions, which he argues has the capacity to resolve emergent issues and problems that humankind faces. A historic text which should be of wider interest to both students and specialists in contemporary Islamic thought includes an introduction by Professor Anis Ahmad, a renowned social scientist and educationist in Pakistan.