Vanguard of the Islamic Revolution The JamaAt-I Islami of Pakistan

Examines the origins, historical development, & political strategies of one of the oldest & most influential Islamic revival movements. Founded in 1941, the Islamic Party soon became the most prominent political party in Pakistan. It became active during the partition of India & it continues to be a potent force in Pakistan & throughout the Islamic world. Focuses on the inherent tension between its central idealized vision of the nation as a holy community based on Islamic law, & its political agenda of socioeconomic change for Pakistani society. Identifies the significant issues in the politics of India's Muslim community that inspired the party on the eve of Partition.Nasr, Seyyed Vali Reza is the author of 'Vanguard of the Islamic Revolution The JamaAt-I Islami of Pakistan' with ISBN 9780756754570 and ISBN 0756754577.