Q.1: Describe the achievements of Shah
Wali Ullah in reviving Islam. Explain
why he had such a major influence on
the revival of Islam in the subcontinent.
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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.