Consider the following statements regarding the Muslim Reform Movements: 1. Aligarh Movement tried to reform the social abuses in the Muslim community and advocated Western Education among the Muslims. 2. Deoband School is an orthodox movement that was based on traditional Islamic practices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Muslim Reform Movements: 1. Aligarh Movement tried to reform the social abuses in the Muslim community and advocated Western Education among the Muslims. 2. Deoband School is an orthodox movement that was based on traditional Islamic practices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2
The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.
Key Points
- Deoband School is a revivalistic movement whereas Aligarh school is a reformist movement.
- Deoband school proponents stand for the traditional Islamic learning practices. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
- It did not prepare its students for government jobs or worldly careers but for the preaching of the Islamic faith.
- It was for its religious instruction that the Deoband School attracted students from various Muslim countries.
- Aligarh movement was founded by Syed Ahmed Khan.
- It tried to modernize the outlook of the Muslims.
- Aligarh Movement tried to reform the social abuses in the Muslim community and advocated Western Education among the Muslims. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
- He tried to reconcile his co-religionists to modern scientific thought and to the British ruler and urged them to accept services under the Government.
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