Murder in the Name of Allah — Page 48
Murder in the Name of Allah. Maulana censures the Ahmadiyyah for supposedly being abusive and vituperative. Multiply these two opposing views among other sects and groups of the umma and you will see each of them tearing apart the other's claim of uprightness. Who, then, should ‘Stand up to reform people and snatch away the executive and legislative powers from people who have no fear of God?'. Power obsession is the focal point of Maulana Maududi's concept of reform. He sees the Prophet'ssa life in political terms, explains Islamic worship in military jargon and interprets the Quran as pure power politics. The Maulana knows he is incapable of reforming by persuasion, patience and humility, so he puts forward a policy of violence and disorder. The most generous interpretation of his aims is that his intentions were good. But the road to hell is paved with good intentions. The. Quranic verdict, however, is explicit: 'When it is said to them: Create not disorder in the land, they retort: We are only seeking to promote peace. . Take note - most certainly it is they who create disorder, but they realise it not. (2. 12-13) 48