Barelvi movement (South Asian Sunni)
South Asian Sunni movement founded by Ahmed Raza Khan (1880s) emphasising Sufi devotion to the Prophet. Doctrinal opponent of Deobandi tradition.
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BITE breakdown
0 — devotional Sunni movement; mostly mainstream low-control.
Profile facts
In context
The Barelvi movement is the largest Sunni tradition in Pakistan and major in India and Bangladesh. Emphasises Mawlid celebrations, intercession through saints, and devotion to the Prophet. Mostly low-control mainstream tradition; specific high-control sub-currents exist (e.g. Tehreek-e-Labbaik politics).
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Timeline
- 1880sAhmed Raza Khan founds Barelvi movement
Sources
- Usha Sanyal academic work on Ahmed Raza Khan search ↗
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