Ahl-i Hadith

The Ahl-i Hadith is commonly recognised as the Salafi movement within the Indian subcontinent. It originated in North India during the 18th century, drawing from the teachings of prominent figures such as Sayyid Ahmad Shahid, Syed Nazeer Husain, and Nawab Siddiq Hasan Khan. This movement can be seen as an offshoot of the Tariqah-i-Muhammadiya, which emerged in the 19th century under the leadership of Titumir, and is linked to the 18th-century philosophies of Shah Waliullah Dehlawi as well as the Wahhabi movement. Followers of Ahl-i Hadith have identified themselves with various titles, including "Muwahideen," "Ahl-us Sunnah wal Jamaah," and "Ahl e-Hadith."