Making of Pakistan: Revivalist Movement in the Sub-continent

Vocabulary flashcards detailing key terms, figures, and dates from the Revivalist Movement in the sub-continent.

Revivalist Movement

The struggle by religious scholars and reformers to create an Islamic spirit in the Muslims of the sub-continent after their power and influence declined.

Shah Waliullah

A religious reformer born as Qutubuddin on 21st February 1703 near Delhi who analyzed the causes of Muslim decline and worked to revive Islamic teachings.

Shah Abdul Rahim

A well-known scholar, religious leader, and father of Shah Waliullah who served as the Sheikh of the Madrasah.

March 1707

The month and year of Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir's death, after which religious and moral degradation swept the Muslims of the sub-continent.

Jats and Marathas

Non-Muslim tribal powers whose military might and influence grew after the collapse of Muslim military strength.

Ahmed Shah Abdali

The ruler of Afghanistan who was written to by Shah Waliullah and inflicted a crushing defeat on the Marathas in 1761.

Shah Abdul Aziz

The son of Shah Waliullah who continued the revivalist effort and translated the Qur'an into Urdu.

Syed Ahmed Shaheed

A preacher of Islam who was inspired by Shah Abdul Aziz and led the Freedom Fighters movement in the sub-continent.