Correspondence with Maulana Abu A’la Maududi

DISCUSSION AND CORRESPONDENCE “Dear Sir, I received your letter dated June 15, 1962, in Rampur on June 23. Regrettably, contrary to my expectations, you acknowledged receipt of my writing and declined to respond to it. Once again, I implore you, for the sake of God, to kindly assist me. With God as my witness, I say in all sincerity that my intention is not to stir up controversy in the name of religion. Instead, after careful and unbiased study, I have reached a conclusion with complete honesty. Considering my current understanding, my reason and conscience compel me to believe that the interpretation of religion I have adhered to for the past fifteen years is incorrect. In contrast, the alternate interpretation, which appears correct to me, I have clearly explained in my writing. Please read it and share your opinion with specific arguments. I assure you I will consider it seriously, and if my understanding confirms that your view aligns more closely with the Quran and Sunnah, God willing, I will have no hesitation in accepting it. Although you have expressed your views thoroughly in your books and articles, no written work can fully address all questions that might arise later. Your books reflect your perspective, not direct answers to my questions. If someone points out a flaw in the arguments supporting your view, you should clarify your position again in relation to the identified flaw.