The work of Shah Walli Ullah compared to any other factor r contributing to the spread of Islam between 1750-1850 Flashcards
How did Shah Wali Ullah contribute to making the Quran accessible to Muslims in India?
- Shah Wali Ullah translated the Quran into Persian, helping Muslims understand it.
- Later, his sons translated it into Urdu, further increasing its accessibility.
What impact did Shah Wali Ullah have on Islamic education in India?
- He taught at Madrassa Rahimiya, where he improved the institution.
- It later produced many scholars who contributed to the spread of Islamic knowledge.
What were some of Shah Wali Ullah’s most notable writings?
- Shah Wali Ullah wrote 51 books in Arabic and Persian, with famous works like Hujjatullah ul-Baligha and Izalat-ul-Akhfa.
- His writings influenced Islamic thought and were widely respected.
How did Shah Wali Ullah work to reduce sectarian divisions among Muslims?
- He wrote an account of the first four caliphs in a way that was acceptable to both Shias and Sunnis, aiming to minimize division between them.
How did Shah Wali Ullah address the threat posed by the Marathas to the Mughal Empire?
- He organized opposition to the Marathas by writing to various nobles to unite against them.
- He also urged Ahmad Shah Abdali to intervene, leading to Abdali’s victory over the Marathas in the Battle of Panipat in 1761.
What was the primary focus of Syed Ahmad Shaheed Brailvi’s efforts?
Syed Ahmad Shaheed Brailvi emphasized Jihad against non-Muslim oppressors, organizing a movement to defend Muslim rights and fight oppression.
How did Syed Ahmad Shaheed Brailvi gather support for his movement?
After returning from Arabia, he raised a large Mujahideen force of around 80,000 men, calling it the Jihad Movement.
What action did Syed Ahmad take against the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh?
- He gave Ranjit Singh an ultimatum to stop oppressing Muslims and allow religious freedom.
- When this was ignored, he launched a Jihad against the Sikhs, achieving early victories at Okara and Hazro.
How did betrayal affect Syed Ahmad Shaheed Brailvi’s movement?
- Syed Ahmad was betrayed multiple times, first by Yar Muhammad Khan and later by local leaders who revealed his location to the Sikhs.
- He was eventually defeated and killed at Balakot, ending the Jihad Movement.
What was Haji Shariat Ullah’s main religious movement, and where did he start it?
Haji Shariat Ullah started the Fraizi Movement in East Bengal, aiming to reform Islam in the region and combat practices he considered un-Islamic.
Why did Haji Shariat Ullah refer to India as “Dar-ul-Harb”?
He considered British-controlled India as a land of war (Dar-ul-Harb) and advocated for Muslims to fulfill their religious obligations (Farz), leading to the name “Fraizi” Movement.
How did Haji Shariat Ullah address the influence of Hindu customs among Muslims?
He worked to remove Hindu practices that had blended into Muslim culture, advocating for a return to pure Islamic practices.
What resistance did Haji Shariat Ullah face, and who continued his movement after his death?
- Hindu and British landlords drove him out due to his opposition to their oppression.
- His son, Mohsin-ud-Din (Dudhu Mian), continued the movement, which grew further before ending after his death.
