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Biography and Charisma as Cultural Capital in Traditionalist Educational Reform in Colonial India

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This analysis explores how traditionalist educational reform was shaped by cultural capital and charismatic ʿulamā in South Asia.

Charismatic scholars influenced traditionalist educational reform, fostering a moderate Islamic agenda.
A prominent example is Nawāb Ḥabībur Raḥmān Shervānī, linked with the establishment of Madrasatul Iṣlāḥ.
Influential movements like the Ṭarīqa Muḥammadīya reshaped Qurʾān interpretations, impacting modern Muslim understanding.
These ʿulamā navigated between classical and scriptural traditions, creating accessible interpretations for educated Muslims.

Moosa et al. (2025) studied this question.

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