Islamic State is Universal and All Embracing A state of this sort can not evidently restrict the scope of its activities Its approach is universal and all embracing Its sphere of activity is coextensive with the whole of human life It seeks to mould every aspect of life and activity in consonance with its moral norms and programme of social reform In such a state no one can regard any field of his affairs as personal and private Considered from this aspect the Islamic State bears a kind of resemblance to the Fascist and Communist states Mawdudi Islamic Law and Constitution