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Islamic Revivalism - Faraizi and Wahabi Movement

Islamic Revivalism - Faraizi and Wahabi Movement

Section titled “Islamic Revivalism - Faraizi and Wahabi Movement”

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  • Revolt in Faridpur,  Eastern Bengal led by Shariat-Allah, son of Dadu Mian → the founder of this religious sect. - Faraizi sect/ Faraizi Revolt (1838-57)
  • Wahabi/Walliullah Movement ( 1830-61 ) in Bihar ,Bengal , NWFP, Punjab , etc
  • was based on the teachings of Abdul Wahab of Arabia and the preachings of Shah Walliullah (1702-1763)
  • inspired this was essentially a revivalist response to Western influences.
  • Further popularised by Shah Abdul Aziz and Syed Ahmed Barelvi who also gave them a political perspective.
  • Deoband Movement : orthodox section, revivalist to propagate the pure teachings of Quran and Hadis.
  • Began at Deoband in Saharanpur by Mohammad Qasim Nanotavi and Rashid Ahmed Gangohi.

Islamic revivalism — the Feraizi and Wahabi Movements

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