LITERATURE AS AN INFLUENCING PHASE OF RELIGIOUS REFORMISM AMONG THE MUSLIMS IN KERALA; A STUDY BASED SANA ULLA MAKTHI THANGAL

Early twentieth century was crucial as far as Kerala society was concerned. The period
witnessed the upraising of downtrodden sections, the growth of communism and nationalism and the
progress of religious-caste organizations, which favored the reformation movements in society, and
the period brought significant changes in Muslim community too as in other communities. It must also
be said that 20th century was a period in which the Islamic spiritual values and the fundamental
principles were altered effectively to give a wider acceptance. The Muslim reformation movements
that were gaining momentum in Malabar, Cochin and Travancore areas were of many characteristic
features.