Tap or click on cards to flip them and reveal the answers. You can use arrow keys as well.
Loading folders...
1/15 cards
What was the Deoband Movement?
Click to flip
The Deoband Movement was an Islamic revivalist movement that began in India in the late 19th century, aiming to preserve Islamic culture and educate Muslims in the face of British colonial rule.
Click to flip
Where and when was the Deoband Movement initiated?
Click to flip
The Deoband Movement was initiated in 1866 in Deoband, a town in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Click to flip
Who were the key figures behind the Deoband Movement?
Click to flip
Key figures included Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanotvi and Maulana Rashid Ahmad Gangohi, who were instrumental in founding the Darul Uloom and spreading the movement's ideas.
Click to flip
What were the primary objectives of the Deoband Movement?
Click to flip
The primary objectives were to preserve Islamic teachings, provide religious education, and reform Islamic practices against perceived corruption and foreign influence.
Click to flip
How did British colonial rule influence the Deoband Movement?
Click to flip
The Deoband Movement arose partly in response to British colonial rule, seeking to counteract Western educational and cultural influences on Indian Muslims.
Click to flip
What is the significance of Darul Uloom Deoband?
Click to flip
Darul Uloom Deoband is a key Islamic seminary founded as the educational base of the Deoband Movement, influencing Islamic scholarship and education globally.
Click to flip
How did the Deoband Movement approach education?
Click to flip
The movement focused on traditional Islamic education, emphasizing the Quran, Hadith, and Islamic law, taught in Arabic and Persian.
Click to flip
What impact did the Deoband Movement have on Indian society?
Click to flip
The movement influenced Indian Muslims by promoting religious conservatism, educational reform, and resisting British influence, significantly impacting sociopolitical attitudes.
Click to flip
Did the Deoband Movement have any connections with other reform movements?
Click to flip
Yes, the Deoband Movement had parallels with other Islamic reform movements, like the Salafi Movement, in promoting a return to original Islamic practices, but differed in its methods.
Click to flip
How did the Deoband Movement view modern technology and science?
Click to flip
Initially, the movement was skeptical of modern technology and science, perceiving them as tools of Western influence.
Click to flip
What role did women play in the Deoband Movement?
Click to flip
Women’s education was not a primary focus of the Deoband Movement, which largely concentrated on male education and religious leadership.
Click to flip
How did the Deoband Movement expand beyond India?
Click to flip
Through its graduates and scholars, the Deoband Movement spread to South Asia and beyond, establishing madrasas in various countries that adhered to Deobandi teachings.
Click to flip
What are the main criticisms of the Deoband Movement?
Click to flip
Critics argue that it promoted religious rigidity and lacked engagement with modern secular education, potentially limiting broader educational opportunities.
Click to flip
How has the Deoband Movement evolved in contemporary times?
Click to flip
The movement continues to influence, adapting to modern contexts through increased engagement with social and political issues while retaining its core educational principles.
Click to flip
What is the relationship between the Deoband Movement and political activism?
Click to flip
While primarily focused on education, the movement has historically engaged in political activism, particularly in advocating for Muslim rights within colonial and post-colonial contexts.
Click to flip
Need More Study Materials?
Go back to the chat to generate additional resources.