Spread Of Islam Research Paper

Since ancient Sufism has gathered a lot of mist around them. It is a diverted sect of Islam, far beyond the parameters of true Islamic beliefs and teachings. Sufism is known for the element of inner mystical dimension of inner truth and divine love, losing oneself and being connected with the unseen ( Sanyal, 2005).

Sufism also known as Tasawwuf is further divide into many groups called Tareeqahs. In late 19th century Colonial India had seen various reforms and movements for Independence from British rule. Ahmad Raza Khan called for an Islamic revivalist movement. Due to mutual disagreement they further spilt into two groups – Barelwis and Deobandis. Present day, their presence can be seen in India and Pakistan

Sajid Abdul Kayum says, “The

Prophet Mohammed ﷺ is present in this world all time- Hazir Nazir- Barewis hold the position that Prophet Mohammed ﷺ is omnipresent and can respond to prayers, duas and greetings. These statements have no bases and contradict the Quran.

“Verily, you (O Mohammed) will die, and verily they (too) will die.” (Quran, 39:30)

3. Prophet Mohammed ﷺ is Nur (light) – Barelwis hold the belief that Prophet Mohammed ﷺ is created from light which is a part of Allah. Ahmad Riza wrote in a fatwa, “Undoubtedly the Prophet did not have a shadow.This is clear from hadith, from the words of the ‘ulama, of the [founders of the four Sunni law schools], and the learned”(Ahmad Riza Khan,1405/1985:51–52).–. In fact Quran refers to Prophet Mohammed ﷺ as a human

Say: “I am but a man like yourselves, (but) the inspiration has come to me, that your God is one God. Whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work righteousness, and in the worship of his Lord, admit no one as partner.”(Quran,

Prophet Mohammed ﷺ had knowledge of the unseen-, Ahmad Riza said: Only the Prophet can reach God without intermediarie.The Prophet cannot have an intermediary because he is perfect (kamil). Perfection depends on existence (wujud) and the existence of the world depends on the existence of the Prophet [which in turn is dependent on the existence of God]. In short, faith in the preeminence of the Prophet leads one to believe that only God has existence, everything else is his shadow. (Ahmad Riza Khan,Malfuzat, vol. 2, p. 58) Barelwis claim that Prophet Mohammed ﷺ has access to all the knowledge of the unseen.

Say: “I tell you that with me are the Treasures of Allah, nor do I know what is hidden, nor do I tell you I am an angel. I but follow what is revealed to me…..” (Quran, 6:50) Bareliws religious practices are more of folk stories and clear extension of sufism. Yet there are some disagreement within them about these practices, resulting in further divion in sects.some common practices are; 1.Celebrating Prophet’s birthday- commonly known as Mawlid or Eid Milad is celebration of Prophets Birthday by holding large gatherings of men and women doing dikr loudly, reciting Quran in gathering, distributing of food , singing poem in honour of Prophet Mohammed ﷺ