6.6 Islamic Revivalism - Faraizi and Wahabi Movement
Islamic Revivalism - Faraizi and Wahabi Movement
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Faraizi Movt
- 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 Movt
- 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.
Other Islamic Revivalistic Movts
- 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.
PYQs
Islamic revivalism -- the Feraizi and Wahabi Movements
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