- Fairazi movement
Fairazi movement was a movement in
Bangladesh in the 18th century started by theIslam ic reformer,Haji Shariatullah . He started this movement among the most depressed section of the Muslim society; the farmers and theartisan s. He called upon the people to discard un-Islamic practices and customs, and to act upon the commandments of faith, the "Faraiz ", or duties. He requested them to observe strictly the principles of faith and rules ofShariah , and to refrain fromHindu practices. This movement was mainly religious and social in character. The growing popularity of the movement amongst the people ofBengal alarmed the Hindu landlords who harassed Haji Shariatullah. After the death of Haji Shariatullah in 1840, his son, Muhammad Mohsin, popularly known asDadhu Mian , organized the movement and carried on the work of his father.
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