Faraizi Movement
Haji Shariatullah started the Faraizi Movement, a religious reform movement, in the nineteenth century. The word “Faraizi” derives from the Arabic word “farz,” which refers to obligations imposed by Allah. Therefore, the Faraizi are those who seek to enforce compulsory religious duties. Haji Shariat Ullah, the movement’s leader, however, used the phrase in a wider sense to refer to all religious duties mandated by both the Quran and the Prophet’s Sunnah. Haji Shariat Ullah passed away in 1837, leaving his capable and politically astute son Muhammad Mushin also known as Dudu Miyan (1819-60) in charge of leading the uprising.
Role of Faraizi Movement and Wahabi Movement
The earliest signs of the Muslim awakening emerged at the beginning of the 19th century, led by Shariat Ullah of Bengal. This was happening as a result of the influence of western ideologies, Christian missionaries, and modern education. So they committed themselves to improving Islam and fostering Islamic studies.