The re-emergence of Muslim values Flashcards
(17 cards)
What caused Muslim + Hindu alliance to end?
Khilafat movement
What had Hindu members of Congress begun to regret?
Their generous electoral arrangement agreed for Muslims in Lucknow pact
In 1921, how many Muslims were in Congress?
10.9%
In 1923, how many Muslims were in Congress?
3.6%
What was Congress no longer seen as?
A body to guarantee their political place in an independent India
What was weaker about the Muslim League?
Their voice and ability to pressure the Raj was strained
What were 2 movements that occurred during the early 1920s?
Tanzeem and Tabligh
What did the movements aim to do?
Strengthen and rejuvenate the Muslim communities
What were the movements plan?
To stop forced conversions to Hinduism
What did every town had to have?
An Anjuman Tabligh-ul-Islam
What’s an Anjuman Tabligh-ul-Islam?
A gathering for the promotion of Islam
What did the Anjuman Tabligh-ul-Islam aim to do?
Ensure more vigorous preaching
Better religious educ
Regular observation of religious duties
Renovation + construction of mosques
What did the Anjumans develop their religious focus on?
The economic plight of many Muslim groups dominated by Hindu’s powerful communities
Where was Anti-Hindu sentiment the most?
Poorer urban areas
Why was there Anti-Hindu sentiment?
Anger at their poor economic status towards Hindus
What was Muslim consciousness characterised by?
Martial overtones and Anti-Hindu sentiments
Define Martial overtones
Fighting or war
