Question
Make a comparative discussion of Farazi and Wahabi Movements.
Answer
| Farazi Movement | Wahabi Movement |
|---|---|
| Founder: Haji Shariatullah | Founder: Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab |
| Time period: Early 19th century | Time period: 18th century |
| Goal: Reform Muslim society through a return to the teachings of the Quran and Hadith, emphasizing education, social justice, and Islamic values | Goal: Purify Islam by returning to the original teachings of the Quran and Hadith, rejecting innovations and false beliefs |
| Beliefs: A moderate form of Islam | Beliefs: A literal interpretation of the Quran and Hadith |
| More successful in achieving goals, had significant influence on the Bengal region, contributed to spreading of modern education and the rise of the Muslim middle class, played a role in the formation of the Muslim League | Limited impact on mainstream Muslim society, mainly confined to the northwest frontier region, influenced Islamic revivalist movement in India, played a role in regional politics |
