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A brarailvi is a muslim follower of Ahmed Raza Khan Of bareilly. These followers have some differences with other Muslims including those in Saudi Arabia. For example they celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad on 12th Rabi ul Awwal which is considered as bidaat or not an Islamic things among other Muslim schools of thought mainly Deobandis.
Origin= India
Followers= mainly in India and Pakistan
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Did syed ahmed shaheed barailvi contribute to the revival of Islam before 1850?
Yes. He started a movement that inspired the Muslims to struggle for Islam. The movement was also against the un-Islamic customs introduced wrongly in Islam.
Was the work of syed ahmed shaheed the most important factor in the revival of Islam in the period 1700-1850?
Yes, the work of Syed Ahmad Shaheed Brailvi, Shah Wali Ullah Muhaddis Dhlvi and his sons was the most important factor in the revival of Islam in that period. Anyhow, the services of many scholars,Madrissas and Sufis during that period can't be ignored.
What role did Syed Ahmad Shaheed Barailvi played in opposing the Sikhs?
Syed Ahmad was preparing to attack Attock.He encountered an army of 35,000 Sikhs near Okara.His Pathan chief, Yar Muhammad Khan, was bribed by the Sikhs and betrayed Syed Ahmad Barelvi.First, Yar Muhammad Khan attempted to poison Syed Ahmad.Then Yar Muhammad Khan deserted the battlefield with his troops which caused confusion and chaos.Syed Ahmad was defeated.Yar Muhammad Khan was killed later by the mujahidee. His brother waged war against him.Syed Ahmad didn't want constant campaigning so he moved his troops to Balakot which was protected by mountains on all sides.Syed Ahmad was betrayed by local leader who told the Sikhs how to get through the mountains.They made a surprise attack. Syed Ahmad was killed.
