ABSTRACT
How to initiate the revival of Islam? A vanguard must set out with this determination and then keep going, marching through the vast ocean of jahiliya [pre-Islamic state of ignorance], which encompasses the entire world. During its course, this vanguard, while distancing itself, somewhat aloof from this all-encompassing jahiliya, should also retain contacts with it. The Muslims in this vanguard must know the landmarks and the signposts on the road to this goal….they ought to be aware of their position vis-à-vis this jahiliya which has struck its stakes throughout the earth. They must know when to cooperate with others and when to separate from them….what characteristics and qualities they should cultivate…I have written Signposts for this vanguard which I consider to be a waiting reality about to be realized.
