The movement's primary publication was called ‘Shikha.’[4] On the first page of ‘Shikha’, it stated, "Where knowledge is limited, intellect is bound, and freedom is impossible.

[10][11][7] At the beginning of the 20th century, the Bengali Muslim community harbored resentment toward British rule and distanced itself from modern knowledge and science.

The movement's primary goal was to lead an intellectual and literary drive that opposed blind superstition, religious dogma, and backwardness in Bengali Muslim society, while promoting rationalism, humanity, and scientific thinking.

[10] In 1929, after the publication of Abul Hussain’s article ‘Adesh-er Nigraha’ (Suppression of Commandments), there was a strong backlash from conservative circles in Dhaka.

Though the movement’s influence eventually waned, its teachings and ideals remain foundational to the progressive values of Bengali society today.