The Process of Islamization

The focus of this book is on the prefix ‘Islamic’ as stated in the Constitution of Pakistan. It enjoins that the legal, social and economic framework of the country be brought into conformity with Islam. The author believes that in Pakistan it was Abul A’ la Maudoodi who actively participated in the constitutional developments which took place during the 1950s. He refers to this process as ‘Islamicization’. He considers this term preferable to ‘Islamization’, which is a direct derivative of the name of the religion ‘and ignores the variety of interpretations that may be pushed under its purview’ (p.x). Subsequently however the author takes the position that the ‘Islamicization’ process started during the rule of Ziaul Haq (1977-88), which leaves us in doubt as to the genesis of this process. The author believes that ‘Islamicization’ process is still very much intact and an important constituent of the legal system in Pakistan