Correspondence with Maulana Abu A’la Maududi

DISCUSSION AND CORRESPONDENCE follow their advice. I thought it was better to send the entire document to give the full context, so you could respond more clearly. Regarding the risk of misunderstanding, I said that I know Maududi Sahib to be a man of considerable openness. He is also one of those who can perceive a person’s intent through their writing. Therefore, he would not form a negative opinion of me simply because of a few words or a particular style. But perhaps it is a universal truth that nothing is without exceptions. I recognize that my writing style might seem harsh. However, if you looked beyond my words, you would see only a broken heart, a deeply concerned soul, and a strong sense of humility. You say that if I step down from the ‘elevated position’ I imagine myself in, a conversation could happen. But, in reality, there is no question of ‘descending;’ I see myself very much in a low position. My inner state and true feelings are so different from your view that I am repeatedly amazed that such a misjudgement could occur in this world. The reality of this situation has made me realize that if someone can make such a major mistake in understanding another human being, then it is even more likely that they could misunderstand God’s religion. Please consider this: if I were motivated by a sense of self-pride, would I be so eager to learn your opinion?