The Approach of Imam Shah Wali-ul-Ullah in Calling to God (An Objective Study)

Abstract

After the establishment of the Islamic state in the Indian subcontinent, Muslim rulers played a great role in spreading Islamic culture, which led to the emergence of a new and unique civilization in world history. This region was very prosperous and developed in terms of trade, industry and economy to the extent that it was called golden bird. Europe at that time was passing through a period of poverty and social misery, and European society at the same time was also suffering from various types of crisis. When they heard about the Indian continent and its development, they suddenly started moving towards India for trade and for their own nefarious purposes. After the British occupation of the Indian subcontinent, peace was destroyed. As a result, there were famines and hyperinflation in the region. T his whole scenario had a profound effects on a thinker and a wise person like Imam Shah Wali-Ul-ullah. So, he called on people to resist against Western intellectual conquest and the British occupation. This struggle led to movement known as, Wali Allah movement. He spread his message through an organized approach.