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When was Sir Syed Ahmed Khan born?
When was Sir Syed Ahmed Khan born?
1817
Which of the following reforms did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan establish?
Which of the following reforms did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan establish?
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan believed that education was crucial for the advancement of Muslims.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan believed that education was crucial for the advancement of Muslims.
True
What was one of the significant contributions of Shah Waliullah?
What was one of the significant contributions of Shah Waliullah?
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Who was Ahmad Sirhindi?
Who was Ahmad Sirhindi?
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The Faraizi movement was started by Haji Shariatullah to promote non-Islamic practices.
The Faraizi movement was started by Haji Shariatullah to promote non-Islamic practices.
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What was the aim of the Muslim revivalist movements in India?
What was the aim of the Muslim revivalist movements in India?
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Ahmad Sirhindi openly criticized the Mughal Emperor Akbar's religious policies, known as ___
Ahmad Sirhindi openly criticized the Mughal Emperor Akbar's religious policies, known as ___
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Match the following figures with their contributions:
Match the following figures with their contributions:
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Study Notes
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
- Born in Delhi in 1817
- Advocated for Muslim education and social reform under British rule
- Believed Western-style education was crucial for Muslim advancement
- Established two madrasahs to impart English, Urdu, and Persian
- Founded the Scientific Society (1864) to translate science texts into Urdu
- Advocated for better Muslim-British relations and Muslim empowerment
- Wrote pamphlets about the causes of the Indian Revolt of 1857
- Encouraged Muslims to focus on education and gain government positions
- Developed a three-point agenda for Muslim success: staying out of politics, improving relations with British, and acquiring Western-style education
- His efforts contributed to the Muslim reform movement
- His work helped shape Muslim identity in the face of rising nationalism
Shah Waliullah
- Born into a religious family in 1703
- Educated at his father's Madrasah-e-Rahimia in Quran, Hadith, science, logic, and philosophy
- Attempted to restore traditional Islamic values
- Translated the Quran into Persian to make understanding simpler
Ahmad Sirhindi
- Born in 1564
- Also known as Mujaddid Alf-e-Sani
- Religious reformer during the Mughal period
- Worked to revive Islamic teachings amidst Hindu influence
- Criticized the Mughal Emperor's policies, including Akbar's "Deen-e-Illahi"
- Imprisoned for two years by Emperor Jehangir for refusing to bow
- Released when the Emperor realized his mistake
Syed Ahmed Shaheed Barelvi
- Born in Northern India in 1786
- Educated at Madrasah Rahimiyya
- Faced challenges during British rule in India
- Fought for the rights of peasants
- Died in 1831
Haji Shariatullah and the Faraizi Movement
- Born in Bengal in 1781
- Traveled to Arabia to study religion
- Returned to India concerned by Muslim conditions in Bengal
- Began the Faraizi movement in 1819
- Urged Muslims to follow Islamic commandments
- Movement aimed to revive morals and social conditions
- Protected peasant rights
- Ended after Mohsin-ud-Din's death in 1862
Colonialism and Revival of Islam in India
- British introduced new educational and social policies
- These policies aimed to create Indians with European sensibilities
- This led to colonization of India
- Muslim scholars revived Islamic teachings, responding to changes caused by British rule
- They aimed to improve the moral and social conditions of the community
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This quiz explores the lives and contributions of two prominent Muslim reformers, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Shah Waliullah. Discover how their advocacy for education and social reform shaped the Muslim identity in India during the British rule. Test your knowledge on their ideologies and impact on Muslim empowerment.
