the need to bridge the gap between Muslims who followed different schools of law, theology and spirituality; the need to revive the spirit of ijtihad; recognition of acceptable and unacceptable practices within Sufism and support for positive aspects of Sufism; critique of foreign accretions into Islamic thought and cultural practices that were not in line with his understanding of true Islam, such as excessive spending and rituals in marriage ceremonies, probably under the influence of Hindu culture; the need for social justice, helping the needy and disadvantaged and supporting all sections of the community.