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Tablighi Jamaat: An Overview

Origins and Purpose

Tablighi Jamaat, also known as the Society for Spreading Faith, was founded in 1926 in Mewat, India, by Maulana Muhammad Ilyas.

  • Emerged in response to perceived moral and spiritual decline among Muslims in India
  • Primary purpose: Encourage Muslims to be more religiously observant
  • Aims to reform society through personal spiritual renewal

Core Principles and Methods

Six Main Principles:

  1. Kalima (faith declaration)
  2. Salat (prayer)
  3. Ilm and Zikr (knowledge and remembrance of Allah)
  4. Ikraamul Muslimeen (respect for Muslims)
  5. Ikhlaas (sincerity)
  6. Da'wah and Tabligh (proselytizing)

Main Method:

"Khuruj" - Short-term preaching missions where small groups travel to engage with Muslims from various backgrounds.

Global Presence and Expansion

Operating in approximately 150 countries worldwide with an estimated 100 million followers globally.

Significant presence in countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and parts of Western Europe.

Recent Developments and Adaptations

  • Using platforms like YouTube to reach a wider audience
  • Still primarily relies on personal, face-to-face interactions
  • Maintains traditional preaching methods as main form of outreach