Even though most of his observations and criticism were leveled at the Muslim world, Qutb is also known for his intense disapproval of the society and culture of the United States, which he saw as materialistic, and obsessed with violence and sexual pleasures.
Meskipun sebagian besar observasi dan kritiknya mengenai dunia Muslim, Qutb juga dikenal atas ketidaksetujuannya terhadap masyarakat dan budaya Amerika Serikat, yang dipandangnya sangat terobsesi dengan materialisme, kekerasan, dan hasrat seksual.