Muslims preaching movements in British-India: An appraisal of the Tablighi Jamaat and its competitors

The article examines emergence of the Tablighi Jamaat (henceforth TJ) in colonial India. It discusses light proselytizing (Tablighi) competition among various Islamic schools that emerged soon after failure 1857 war. This answers question why Maulana Ilyas founded TJ undivided India? study aims to understand deprivation and Maududian theory revivalism. discussion is based on qualitative analysis existing secondary sources form books, research articles, reports, etc. finds was because several Jamaats belonged different sects during British rule, responded challenges Muslim community. Deobandi, Barailvi, Ahl-i-Hadith, Shi’a Muslims established their societies. concludes Deobandi not only response anti-Islamic campaigns Hindus Christians. also preaching struggles other Raj. recommended works implement version Islam world should be further studied