Question

The Faraizi movement was founded by _____________.
A. Dudu Miyan
B. Kabu Miyan
C. Allam Ali
D. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint:
The word “Faraizi” is derived from "Farz," which means compulsory duties mandated by Allah.
- By purging all un-Islamic values and practises and signifying the Koran as their sole spiritual guide, they sought to purify Islam.
- The movement was also concerned with the British impact on Muslims and there was a call for social justice.


Complete step by step solution:

What?

- The Faraizi religious reform movement of the nineteenth century was launched in East Bengal by Haji Shariatullah of Faridapur, mainly among the peasants of eastern Bengal. It was original and indigenous.
- During British rule, the Faraizi movement became very common among the Muslim peasantry in various districts of Bengal.

Objectives:
- The movement was to spread Shariatullah's newfound realisations about Islam.
- The movement was seeking Fard. The moral responsibility ordered by Allah is Fard. During British rule, the movement gained prominence, primarily among Muslims in Bengal. Under British control, Shariatullah thought that Islam had been degraded. Hence, he suggested fundamental changes in society, culture and faith.
- Through the campaign, Shariatullah tried to create a parallel government with the British.
- He also formed a small army that targeted the Zamindars and the planters of European Indigo.
- The villages were made commissioners of Caliphs. They collected funds and settled the villagers' disputes.
- A socio-economic crisis resulted from the reaction of the landlords and planters to those attacks.

Where?

The Faraizi movement was founded in Bengal by Haji Shariat Ullah (1781-1840). Reviving Islam and improving the situation of Muslim peasants who have been Hindu and British landlords opposed it.


Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:
The movement of Faraizi declined and ultimately became merely a religious sect.
Although the demand was carefully dressed up in religious catchwords, the faraizi movement was simply an agrarian movement.
The movement collapsed due to lack of political education, narrow-mindedness, forcible recruitment of people, extortion and lack of proper leadership among its leaders and anti-Hindu attitudes and religion.