What do you know about Syed Ahmed Shaheed?

Syed Ahmad Barelvi or Sayyid Ahmad Shaheed (1786–1831) was an Indian Muslim revivalist from Raebareli, a part of the historical United Provinces of Agra and Oudh (now called Uttar Pradesh). He is considered as a scholarly authority by Ahl-i Hadith and Deobandi movements.

When did Syed Ahmed Shaheed died?

May 6, 1831
Syed Ahmad Barelvi/Date of death

Where is Syed Ahmed Shaheed buried?

Mansehra
Syed Ahmad and his pupil Shah Ismail were martyred in 1831 while fighting against the Sikhs at Mitikot area in Balakot town of Mansehra. The graves of both the martyrs are located at a distance of one kilometre from the place where they were martyred.

What was the aim of Syed Ahmed Shaheed barelvi?

His main aim was to establish a Muslim state in Peshawar region but his dream could not materialized after his martyrdom in Balakot region in a battle against Sikhs. He was the initiator of famous Jihad movement or Mujahedeen Movement against Sikhs.

Why did Syed Ahmad Shaheed barelvi wish to revive Islam?

Q: Why did Syed Ahmad Shaheed Bralvi wish to revive Islam in sub-continent? ANS: He believed that the freedom of the Muslims could only come Because of armed struggle against the foreign and non-Muslim forces, which were oppressing them.

What were the beliefs of Syed Ahmed Barelvi?

Syed Ahmed believed that an independent state was necessary for having religious liberty. Therefore, he started armed struggle (Jihad) to get rid of Sikh rulers. SASB was a great religious leader who wanted to uproot the evils that had corrupted the Islamic society.

Why did Syed Ahmed Barelvi wish to revive Islam?

Why did Syed Ahmed Barelvi wish to revive Islam in 18th century?

Why were there attempts to revive Islam in India during 18th and 19th century?

(b) Why were there attempts to revive Islam in the sub-continent during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries? SASB wanted a jihad (Holy War) to restore the Muslim faith. The Punjab was under Sikh rule and the Punjabi Muslims found it difficult to practise their religion and were humiliated by the Sikhs.