<P> The Faraizi movement was founded in 1818 by Haji Shariatullah to give up un-Islamic practices and act upon their duties as Muslims (fard). The movement protected the rights of tenants to a great extent . </P> <P> The Faraizis adhered to the Hanafi school with certain differences in practices . </P> <Ul> <Li> Tawbah i.e. to be penitent for past sins as a measure for the purification of soul </Li> <Li> To observe strictly the obligatory duties of Faraiz </Li> <Li> Strict adherence to Tawhid </Li> <Li> India being Dar al Harb, Friday prayers and Eid prayers were not obligatory . </Li> <Li> Denouncing all cultural rites and ceremonies, which had no reference to the Quran and Sunnah, as bidah or sinful innovations </Li> </Ul> <Li> Tawbah i.e. to be penitent for past sins as a measure for the purification of soul </Li>

What were the characteristics of the wahabi and farazi movement