Sayyid Qutb books in order
Egyptian political theorist and revolutionary
- Lived
- 1906–1967
- Country
- Ottoman Empire
- Books
- 5
Sayyid Qutb published 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books, beginning with Milestones (1964).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sayyid Qutb
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Milestones
Sayyid Qutb's most-read book.
Novellas in order
Milestones (1964)
Non-fiction in order
This Religion of Islam = (1974)
Other books in order
Social Justice in Islam (1970)
Fi Zilal Al-Quran (1977)
In the Shade of the Qur'an (1995)
About Sayyid Qutb
Sayyid Ibrahim Husayn Shadhili Qutb was an Egyptian political theorist and revolutionary who was a leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sayyid Qutb FAQ
- How many books has Sayyid Qutb written?
- Sayyid Qutb published 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sayyid Qutb's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Milestones.
- What is Sayyid Qutb's last book?
- Milestones (1964).
- What is Sayyid Qutb's most famous book?
- Milestones (1964) is Sayyid Qutb's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.