THE INFLUENCE OF MUGHAL THEOLOGICAL LAWS AND THOUGHTS ON SUBSEQUENT ISLAMIC INTELLECTUAL TRADITIONS
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This study looked at how theological ideas from the Mughals influenced later Islamic intellectual traditions in Mughal South Asia. The Mughal Empire became a hub of Islamic culture and learning throughout this time, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The fundamental theological notions that evolved during this time are identified in this study, including views about God, predestination, reason and revelation, and biblical interpretation. The Deobandi and Barelvi movements are highlighted as examples of how these beliefs influenced later Islamic intellectual traditions. The study focuses on the transmission and transformation of concepts and arguments as it further examines the intellectual ties between Mughal theological thinking and later Islamic intellectual traditions. It examines how later movements modified and reinterpreted Mughal religious ideas while taking into account the social and cultural milieu of the time. By stressing both instances of continuity and change, the study assesses the degree to which Mughal theological thinking continued to influence Islamic intellectual traditions. The study also takes into account broader influences, such as connections with non-Muslim traditions and European intellectual concepts, on Islamic intellectual traditions in the area. It examines how these larger forces affected and interacted with the Mughal intellectual legacy. This study clarifies how Mughal theological traditions influenced later Islamic intellectual traditions in Mughal South Asia. By highlighting the development of religious ideas, the adaptation and reinterpretation of concepts, the intellectual links, and the interaction between continuity and change, it advances our understanding of the intellectual history of the area.
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