Ans 2Shah Waliullah worked hard to ensure that he was a role model for other

Muslims. His deep understanding about the Quran, Hadith, Fiqah and Tasawuf
made him a highly knowledgeable scholar at an early age. Since he believed that an
emphasis on Quranic teachings was vital to Muslims so Shah Waliullah translated
the Holy Quran into Persian which was the language of educated Muslims at that
time. He also wrote 51 books to explain the principles of Islam
Shah Waliullah wrote letters to the rulers of Muslim states asking them to unite and
rise against non-Muslim forces.
Shah Waliullah explained the importance of JEHAD to the Muslims. He gave the
concept of social justice and advised the Muslims that due importance and value
should be given to peasants and craftsmen.
So, because of these reasons Shah Waliullah had such major influence in the
revival of Islam in the Sub-Continent in 18th Century.

Ans 3: Yes, Shahwaliullah’s work is the most important factor. Shah Waliullah translated
the Holy Quran into Persian which was the language of educated Muslims at that
time. He also wrote 51 books to explain the principles of Islam
Shah Waliullah wrote letters to the rulers of Muslim states asking them to unite and
rise against non-Muslim forces.
Shah Waliullah explained the importance of JEHAD to the Muslims. He gave the
concept of social justice and advised the Muslims that due importance and value
should be given to the person of any status.
So, because of these reasons Shah Waliullah can surely be nominated as the important factor for the
revival of Islam in subcontinent.

Ans 4: Because Muslim were forgetting their religion, and ignoring the basic concepts and teachings
of Islam. Attempts were also necessary to accumulate Muslims on one platform so that they can form a
nation. Revival of Islam is the only key to call Muslims out from their homes and struggle for
independence.

Ans5: Without a shadow of doubt. In 1823 Punjab and NWFP was in the control of Sikh and Muslims were
unable to live according to their faith. He traveled many hundred miles to raise a mujahideen force. In 1826 Syed
Ahmad established his headquarters near Peshawar and sent a messenger asking Ranjit Singh the ruler to allow
muslims follow their religion but the request was turn down so he had no choice but to attack at Okara on 21
December 1826 and after that Hazarothe and defeat the Sikhs. He was successful military leader and the
mujahideen force soon reached 80,000 men, but there was a major problem as the force had people from
different area they quarreled on how the camping should run. Sikhs tried to exploit the army by calling it un-
Islamic but it was consider jihad by Muslim leaders. When Syed Ahmad was about to attack the fort of Attock he
encountered the army of Sikh of 35000 men’s. What he did not know was that Yar Muhammad Khan a Pathan
chief was bribed by the Sikh and even his servant tried to poison him. Then Yar Muhammad deserted him on the
battle field along his men and thus this creates chaos and lead to defeat. Syed Ahmad had no choice but to move
his headquarters to safety of Panjtar near Kashmir but was again betrayed when a person in his army told the
British a secret way to attack them. In battle of Balakot 1831 a surprise attack was lead by Sikh and Six hundred
Muslims were killed along with Syed Ahmed.

Ans6: Since he believed that anemphasis on Quranic teachings was vital to Muslims so Shah
Waliullah translatedthe Holy Quran into Persian which was the language of educated Muslims at thattime.
He also wrote 51 books to explain the principles of Islam. He wrote anaccount about the first for Caliphs
of Islam in a way in which it was acceptable to both Shias and Sunnis. He hoped that this would help to
heal the divisions betweenthem. His writings brought him great fame and prestige and enabled him to
haveinfluence in other areas too. He invited the Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali todeal with Marathas
who were threatening Muslims in Delhi and Punjab. Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas in the
battle of Panipat in 1761 so they werenever able to rise again.Shah Waliullah explained the importance of
JEHAD to the Muslims. Hindu influences were removed from the Islamic practices. It also had an
important political and economic impact. The Bengal peasants became united against the harsh
treatment they received. They became aware of their rights and the political unity began to grow amongst
them