Founded by Haji Shariatullah in 1818, the Faraizi Movement aimed to eliminate un-Islamic practices among Muslims in East Bengal. Under his son Dudu Mian, it evolved into a revolutionary movement with organized resistance against landlords and planters. Despite its decline after Dudu Mian's arrest and death, the movement's legacy continued as a religious rather than political force.
Founder: The movement was founded by Haji Shariatullah in 1818.
Location: Its main area of activity was East Bengal.
Purpose: The Faraizi Movement aimed to eradicate social innovations and un-Islamic practices among the Muslims of the region, drawing attention to their duties as Muslims.
Name: Also known as the Fara’idi Movement due to its emphasis on the Islamic pillars of faith.
Leadership: Under the leadership of Haji Shariatullah’s son, Dudu Mian, the movement took a revolutionary turn from 1840 onwards.
Organizational Structure: Dudu Mian established an organizational system from the village to the provincial level, appointing a khalifa or authorized deputy at every level.
Resistance: The Fara’idis organized a paramilitary force armed with clubs to fight Hindu zamindars, some Muslim landlords, and indigo planters.
Non-Payment of Rent: Dudu Mian instructed his followers not to pay rent, further intensifying the movement.
Law Courts: The organization even established its own law courts to settle disputes.
Arrests: Dudu Mian was arrested several times, with his final arrest in 1847 significantly weakening the movement.
Transformation: After the death of Dudu Mian in 1862, the Faraizi Movement continued merely as a religious movement without its earlier political overtones.
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