Deobandi movement

The Deobandi Movement is an Islamic reform movement that began in the late 19th century in India, particularly at the Darul Uloom Deoband seminary. Its founders aimed to preserve traditional Islamic teachings and practices in response to British colonial influence and modernization. The movement emphasizes a strict adherence to the Quran and Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) while advocating for a return to a purer form of Islam. Deobandi scholars and institutions focus on religious education, promoting Islamic law (Sharia), and often differ from other Islamic interpretations, including the Barelvi movement in India.