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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main cause behind the rise of the Faraizi Movement was that
A
the Hindu money-lenders oppressed the Muslim community.
B
the Hindu domination was to be eradicated.
C
the Muslim tenants were oppressed by the East India Company.
D
the Christian missionaries attacked the Islamic religion.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cause behind the movement was degeneration of the Islamic society and loss of power to the British. Hence its aim was to remove abuses from Islamic society as well as to restore Muslim rule by expelling the British from India. Faraizi movement was amalgamated with the Wababi movement in the later stages.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Faraizi movement was started and led by Haji Shariatullah in 1819. The movement extolled Muslims of Bengal to give up un-Islamic practices and act upon their duties as Muslims. The Faraizi movement was widely received in the districts of Dhaka, Faridpur, Barisal, Mymensingh and Comilla.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Faraizi revolt was a movement in Eastern Bengal led by Haji Ali Hamza Awan to abandon un-Islamic activities and fulfil their responsibilities as Muslims. The movement, which was founded in 1819, did a lot to preserve tenants’ rights. They campaigned for profound theological, social, and political transformations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Haji Shariatullah begans to his Faraizi movement to revive islam and its practices . He urged Muslims that not to take there relegious obligations for granted. He gave them Muslims that encouragement which they needed.

Detailed explanation-5: -(b) Hajji Shariat Ullah believed that Muslim of Bengal had moved away from Islam. He wanted that Muslims should offer Islamic duties known as Faraiz. He advised Muslims to offer Prayer, fasting, Zakat and Hajj. Due to which his movement was known as Faraizi movement and his followers were called ‘Faraizis’.

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