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Socio-Cultural Analysis of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (R.A) Kashmir Mission

Author(s) Ms. INSHA JAN, Dr. ARSHEED AHMAD MALIK
Country India
Abstract Mir Syed Ali Hamadani’s movement in Kashmir was a continuation of that Islamic mission which was initiated by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), grounded on monotheism (Tawhid), prophet-hood (Risalat), belief in the Hereafter, and the Quran as a complete code of life. In 14th-century Kashmir, which was marked by political chaos, social injustice, economic exploitation, caste oppression, and moral decline, Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (Shah Hamdan) introduced Islam as a comprehensive system addressing spiritual, social, political, cultural, and economic needs. Through observant valuation, strategic planning, and the establishment of Khanqahs, educational centres, and welfare institutions, he and other Sufi saints presented Islam in a simple, humane, and value-based manner that resonated deeply with the Kashmiri psyche shaped by Shaivism and Buddhism. Shah Hamdan emphasised human equality, social justice, ethical governance, lawful economic practices, and spiritual purification, while promoting education, crafts, self-reliance, and cultural refinement. His efforts shaped Kashmir’s religious outlook, cultural identity, and socio-economic structure. Finally, his movement enlightened the people from superstition, fear, and exploitation, instilling faith, dignity, moral courage, and a lasting Islamic civilizational legacy in Kashmir.
Keywords Islamic Movement, Tawhid, Sufism and Spiritual Reform, Social Justice and Human Equality, Khanqah System, Cultural Transformation of Kashmir, Rishi Movement, Self-Reliance and Handicrafts, Spiritual Purification
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-01
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