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What was the societal role of Islam according to Qutb?

  • Predominantly Theological

  • Predominantly Educational

  • Predominantly Socio-political

  • Predominantly economic

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Qutb believed that Islam is a socio-political system. In his book, Milestones, he states that "Islam is not a mere creed, it is a code of life, a way of living." He believed that Islam provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the world and how to live in it. He argued that Muslims should be actively engaged in society and work to establish an Islamic state.
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