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Achievements of Shāh Walī Ullāh
Life and Background of Shāh Walī Ullāh
Life and Background of Sayyid Aḥmad Shahīd Barelvī
Importance of Shāh Walī Ullāh in the Revival of Islam
Born in 1703 A.D. in Delhi; real name Qutb ud-dīn.
Studied at Madrassa Rahīmiyyah, founded by his father ‘Abd al-Rahīm.
Known as Shāh Walī Ullāh for his contributions to Islamic revival.
Died in 1762; work continued by his sons.
Translated the Qur’ān into Persian (“Fatḥ ur-Rehmān”).
Authored 51 books (23 Arabic, 28 Persian), including Izālat al-Khafā and
Ḥujjatullāh al-Bālighā.
Promoted Sunni-Shia unity and social harmony.
Called Ahmad Shāh Abdālī to defeat Marathas at the Third Battle of Panipat
(1761).
Shāh Walī Ullāh emphasized Quranic teachings and translated the Qur’ān into
Persian (“Fatḥ ur-Rehmān”).
Punjab under Sikh rule restricted religious freedom: mosques converted to
stables, Āzān and prayers banned.
Sayyid Aḥmad Shahīd Barelvī launched an armed Jihād to free Muslims from
Sikh oppression.
Ḥājī Shari‘at Ullāh initiated the Ferāizī movement to revive Islamic duties
among East Bengal peasants.
First to identify neglect of Islamic principles as the cause of Muslim decline.
Emphasized Quranic teachings and made them accessible to common people.
Wrote books to educate and unite Muslims.
Sent students to spread harmony; advised Sufis and Ulemas to reconcile
differences.
Encouraged moderation in social spending and fair business practices.
Supported Ahmad Shāh Abdālī against Marathas to protect Muslims.
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Shah Waliullah
Sayyid Aḥmad Shahīd Barelvī
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