Islamic Revival in British India

Islamic Revival in British India: Deoband, 1860-1900 is a 1982 book written by Barbara D. Metcalf. This monograph provides the first major study of the institutional and intellectual history of the Deobandi movement, focusing on its formative phase. It examines the transformative responses of Islamic scholars to the challenges faced by Indian Islam following the Rebellion of 1857.

The book analyzes 18th-century Islamic reform movements, then details the establishment, administration, finances, and educational practices of the Darul Uloom Deoband seminary. It examines various religious leadership roles and the social context of Deobandi scholars. Additionally, it contrasts Deoband with other Sunni Islamic movements, including the Ahl-i Hadith, Barelwis, Nadwatul Ulama, and Aligarh movement, highlighting Deoband's unique historical position and characteristics within Indian Muslim intellectual history.