صوفیاء برصغیر کا شاندار علمی، تبلیغی سیاسی و سماجی کردار اور مذہبی رواداری

ROLE OF SUBCONTINENT SUFIS IN RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE, POLITICAL, PREACHING AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Abstract

This article focuses on the Sufi saints' contributions to the spread of Islam over the Indian subcontinent in addition to reformation of people belonging to any religion whether muslims or non-muslims, teaching of tolerance, peace, harmony, compassion etc. They also ran a movement for purgation and repentance of Muslims also. The method of the Sufis in reforming and improving behavior and ethics of people was based on the teachings of love, wisdom, moderation, and humanity. Besides all, they played an active role in politics too. The Sufi saints' adaptable outlook was one of the key elements in the expansion of Islam over the Indian subcontinent. Islam was promoted as the most practical and simple faith to accept and follow. They never paused to adapt Islamic teachings to the customs and principles of the region. As a result, Sufi philosophy, writings, knowledge, and syncretic ideals have had a long-lasting influence on region However, the Sufis adapted their message to the mentality and way of life in the region. The natives had a sense of resonance with their teachings as well. Thus, as a result of their strength of faith and belief, the purity of morals, the extreme asceticism and greedless life, the sympathy with God's people without discrimination of class, nation and religion, the love and respect for humanity not only established harmony among people of different religions but also illuminated subcontinent with the light of Islam.