Jamaat-e-Islami is a political and religious organization founded in 1941 in British India by Abul Ala Maududi. It aims to promote Islamic values and establish a society based on Islamic principles. The organization operates in several countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India, advocating for social justice, education, and economic development through an Islamic framework. The group emphasizes the importance of implementing Sharia law and seeks to influence political systems to align with Islamic teachings. Over the years, Jamaat-e-Islami has participated in various political processes, forming alliances and contesting elections to gain representation and promote its agenda.