EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -He was one of those early pioneers who recognized the critical role of education in the empowerment of the poor and backward Muslim community. In more than one ways, Sir Syed was one of the greatest social reformers and a great national builder of modern India.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1859, Sir Syed wrote a booklet“Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind” (The Causes of Indian Revolt), in which he highlighted that British were the equal responsible as Hindus and Muslims. He also mentioned that the policies of British government that were the main cause to uprising revolt of 1857.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sayyid advised the Muslims against joining active politics and to concentrate instead on education. Later, when some Muslims joined the Indian National Congress, he came out strongly against that organization and its objectives, which included the establishment of parliamentary democracy in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -His objective was to build a college in line with the British education system but without compromising its Islamic values. He wanted this College to act as a bridge between the old and the new, the East and the West.