did shah waliullah contribute more to spread islam than anyone else in the subcontinent in in 1850
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Answer:
ANS: Shah Waliullah worked hard to ensure that he was a role model for other
Muslims. His deep understanding about the Quran, Hadith, Fiqah and Tasawuf
made him a highly knowledgeable scholar at an early age. Since he believed that an
emphasis on Quranic teachings was vital to Muslims so Shah Waliullah translated
the Holy Quran into Persian which was the language of educated Muslims at that
time. He also wrote 51 books to explain the principles of Islam. He wrote an
account about the first for Caliphs of Islam in a way in which it was acceptable to
both Shias and Sunnis. He hoped that this would help to heal the division between
them. His writings brought him great fame and prestige and enabled him to have
influence in other areas too. For example: in economics he emphasized the need for
social justice and for peasants and craftsmen to be truly valued for their
contribution to the economy.
Shah Waliullah wrote letters to the rulers of Muslim states asking them to unite and
rise against non-Muslim forces. He invited the Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali to
deal with Marathas who were threatening Muslims in Delhi and Punjab. Ahmad
Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas in the battle of Panipat in 1761 so they were
never able to rise again.
Shah Waliullah explained the importance of JEHAD to the Muslims. He gave the
concept of social justice and advised the Muslims that due importance and value
should be given to peasants and craftsmen.
So, because of these reasons Shah Waliullah had such major influence in the
revival of Islam in the Sub-Continent in 18th Century.
Answer:
Yes.
Explanation:
Shah Wali Ullah (1703-1762)
Contributions
R 1. Translation of Holy Quran
R2. Removing Sectarian Differences
R3. Writing of Books on Islam
R4. Defeat of Marathas (AD 1761)
R5. Leadership Role / Madrassaha Rahimia
R 1. Shah Wali Ullah translated the Holy Quran into Persian; as Persian was the official language of Mughal Court, and educated Muslims understood the Persian; but not the Arabic. He thought that the main reasons of Muslim (Mughal) decline was not following the principles of Islam, as they did not understand Quran, which was in Arabic. After translation, Muslims could better understand its teachings, and regain lost glory by following teachings of Islam.
R 2. Muslims of subcontinent were divided in sectarian groups for example Shia and Sunni. They were involved in petty differences even in the Mughal court (Darbar), weakening the Muslim unity and strength. He also wrote the account of the first four caliphs in a way that was acceptable to both Shia and Sunnis. He highlighted the common points of Islam believed by them, so that differences could be removed and unity restored.
R 3. He wrote about 51 books in Persian and Arabic on various topics including Islam, social problems and economics. He very logically presented the solution of Muslims problems. This way a great treasure of knowledge was made readily available for Muslims, even coming generations.
R 4. Marathas (Hindu nationalists) had become very powerful; and were to end fragile weakened Mughal Empire; he persuaded / invited Ahmed Shah Abdali, who defeated Marathas in 1761, with the help of Mughal and other local Muslims princes. Muslims could not take full advantage of this opportunity to strengthen their power, however Mughal Empire continued for about an other hundred years, besides some local Muslim princely states.
R 5. He turned the Madrassah Rahimia, established by his father, into an important seat of learning to provide Muslims religious education, which produced great Muslims scholars to guide Muslims. After his death, his sons continued looking after Madrassah.He was also well educated and pious person. By his personality and contributions, he set a great example to emulate.