Tablighi Jamaat

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Tablighi Jamaat (Urdu: تبلیغی جماعت, lit. 'Society of Preachers', also translated as "propagation party" or "preaching party") is an international Islamic religious movement. It focuses on exhorting Muslims to be more religiously observant and encourages fellow members to return to practise their religion according to the teachings of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and secondarily give dawah (calling) to non-Muslims. "One of the most widespread Sunni" islah (reform) and called "one of the most influential religious movements in 20th-century Islam," the organisation is estimated to have between 12 and 80 million adherents worldwide, spread over 150 countries, with the majority living in South Asia. The group encourages its followers to undertake short-term preaching tours, known as khuruj, lasting from a few days to a few months. During these tours, members remind one another of the core teachings of Prophet Muhammad and encourage attendance at mosque prayers and sermons. Members travel,...

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