Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Faraizi Movement History

Q1.Write a short note on Faraizi Movement.
Faraizi Movement:
Introduction:
Among the most prominent reformers who started revivalist movements for rekindling Islamic thinking in the subcontinent was Haji Shariatullah. He was born in 1761 in Faridpur (Bengal). At a very early age, he proceeded to the Holy city of Makkah where he stayed for about 20 years and received the religious education. He returned to his country in 1802.


Background of the Movement:
Haji Shariatullah was shocked to observe the deplorable state of religion among his country man. He advised the Muslims of Bengal to get rid of the un-Islamic customs and practices. He stressed the need to act upon Islamic injunctions. He called these Islamic injunctions as Faraizi (Obligations) Therefore, his preaching for Islamic Principles and reform movement for Muslims is called Faraizi Movement.

Objective of Faraizi Movement:
The basic objective of Faraizi movement was to eliminate the un-Islamic customs and traditions which prevailed among the Bengali Muslims and helped bring the Muslims on the right path of Islamic teachings. He encountered a number of obstacles and difficulties in the beginning but gradually. The movement gained momentum and spread throughout Bengal. The movement created a spirit of self confidence among the Bengali Muslims.

Efforts of Dudu Mian:
After the death of Haji  Shariatullah (1840), his son Muhammad Mohsin alias Dudu Mian became the leader of Faraizi Movement and made it more effective. He organized the Muslim ten ants against the high Handedness of Hindu landlords. As a result of the efforts of Muhammad Mohsin, the Muslims in Bengal got rid of the persecution of Hindu landlords.

Achievement of the Movement:
As a result of Faraizi Movement, the religious and moral status of Bengali Muslims was improved and the rights of the tenants were protected to a great extent.

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