Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Contribution:

Education
1. Established the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (MAOC) in 1875, which later
became Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). MAOC was the first modern school in India to
offer a Western-style education to Muslims.
2. Promoted the study of Western sciences and English among Muslims, believing that
these were essential for their progress and modernization.
3. Established schools for girls and advocated for their participation in public
life, recognizing the importance of education for women.
4. Founded the Scientific Society of Aligarh in 1863 to promote scientific thinking and
discussion among Muslims.
5. Translated and published works of Western scholars into Urdu, making them accessible
to a wider Muslim audience.
6. Established a network of schools across India to spread his educational reforms to
different regions.
Social Reform
1. Advocated for a rational interpretation of Islam, rejecting superstition and extremism.
2. Promoted the compatibility of Islam with modern thought and progress.
3. Emphasized the importance of social justice and equality in Islamic society.
4. Campaigned against social evils such as child marriage and polygamy.
5. Encouraged Muslims to adopt a more modern lifestyle while upholding their Islamic
values.
Political Engagement
1. Advised Muslims to remain loyal to the British government, believing that cooperation
with the colonial power could benefit their community.
2. Advocated for political reforms within the framework of British rule, believing that
Muslims could achieve their goals through gradual progress within the system.
3. Proposed a separate electorate for Muslims in British India, arguing that it would
protect their political interests and ensure their representation in the legislative bodies.
4. Established the All India Muslim Educational Conference in 1886 to promote unity and
political awareness among Muslims.
 5. Played a key role in the formation of the Muslim League in 1906, which became the
leading voice of Indian Muslims in the struggle for self-rule.

SHAH WALIULLAH:
Shah Wali Allah was an 18th-century Islamic scholar and thinker who made significant
contributions to the fields of Islamic theology, jurisprudence, and Sufism. He is considered one
of the most influential figures in the revival of Islamic thought in the Indian subcontinent.
Here are ten of his most notable contributions:
1. Revived the study of the Quran and Hadith: Shah Wali Ullah emphasized the
importance of going back to the original sources of Islam, the Quran and the Hadith, to
revive Islamic thought and practice.
2. Developed a new approach to Islamic jurisprudence: Shah Wali Ullah proposed a
middle ground between the strict adherence to traditional schools of jurisprudence and
the complete rejection of Islamic law. He advocated for a more flexible and contextual
approach to legal rulings.
3. Promoted the concept of ijtihad (independent reasoning): Shah Wali Ullah believed
that ijtihad was essential for the development of Islamic thought in a changing world. He
encouraged scholars to use their intellect and reasoning to interpret Islamic sources in a
way that was relevant to their time and place.
4. Emphasized the importance of Sufism: Shah Wali Ullah considered Sufism to be an
essential part of Islamic spirituality. He believed that Sufism could help Muslims purify
their hearts and attain spiritual enlightenment.
5. Promoted Islamic unity: Shah Wali Ullah was a strong advocate for Muslim unity and
condemned sectarian divisions. He believed that Muslims should focus on their common
beliefs rather than their differences.
6. Wrote extensively on a wide range of topics: Shah Wali Ullah was a prolific writer and
produced works on Islamic theology, jurisprudence, Sufism, history, and social issues.
His writings had a profound impact on Islamic thought in the Indian subcontinent and
beyond.
7. Established an educational institution: Shah Wali Ullah founded the Madrasa-e-
Rahimia, a school in Delhi that became a center for Islamic learning. The school
attracted students from all over the country and produced many influential scholars.
 8. Advised Mughal rulers: Shah Wali Ullah was a trusted advisor to several Mughal rulers,
including Ahmed Shah Bahadur and Shah Alam II. He advised them on matters of
religion, politics, and social reform.
9. Inspired future generations of Islamic scholars: Shah Wali Ullah's work had a profound
impact on future generations of Islamic scholars, including Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and
Muhammad Iqbal. His ideas continue to be studied and debated today.
10. Left a lasting legacy on Islamic thought: Shah Wali Ullah is considered one of the most
influential Islamic scholars of the 18th century. His work helped to revive Islamic
thought in the Indian subcontinent and laid the groundwork for future Islamic
movement

HAJI SHARIAT ULLAH:

1. Founded the Faraizi Movement: Haji Shariatullah was the founder of the Faraizi
Movement, a socio-religious reform movement that emerged in Bengal in the early 19th
century. The movement aimed to purify Islamic practices and promote social justice
among Muslims.
2. Called for the abolition of idolatry and superstition: Haji Shariatullah strongly
condemned idolatry and superstition, which he believed were incompatible with true
Islamic teachings. He advocated for a return to the original teachings of Islam and the
rejection of practices that had been introduced over time.
3. Proposed a system of land reform: Haji Shariatullah called for a more equitable system
of land ownership, arguing that the existing system was unfair and led to the
exploitation of the poor. He proposed that land should be distributed more equitably
and that the zamindars, or landlords, should be held accountable for their actions.
4. Organized peasants and challenged the authority of zamindars: Haji Shariatullah
organized peasants and encouraged them to stand up against the zamindars, who were
often corrupt and oppressive. He led movements to reclaim illegally occupied land and
to protest against unjust taxation.
5. Emphasized the importance of education: Haji Shariatullah believed that education was
essential for the spiritual and social development of Muslims. He established schools
and madrasas (Islamic schools) to promote Islamic education and literacy among the
masses.
6. Promoted women's education and empowerment: Haji Shariatullah advocated for the
education and empowerment of women, which was a radical idea at the time. He
 believed that women should be able to read the Quran and understand Islamic
teachings.
7. Wrote extensively on Islamic theology and social reform: Haji Shariatullah was a
prolific writer and produced works on Islamic theology, jurisprudence, and social
reform. His writings had a profound impact on the Faraizi Movement and beyond.
8. Fought against British rule and advocated for self-rule: Haji Shariatullah also challenged
the British colonial rule in India. He condemned the exploitative policies of the British
and called for self-rule for the Indian people.
9. Inspired future generations of social reformers: Haji Shariatullah's work had a profound
impact on future generations of social reformers, including Maulana Fazlul Haq and
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. His ideas continue to inspire movements for social justice and
reform in Bangladesh and India.
10. Left a lasting legacy of social justice and religious reform: Haji Shariatullah is
considered one of the most influential social reformers of the 19th century. His work
helped to improve the lives of millions of people and inspired countless others to fight
for justice and equality.

Ahmed Sirhindi:
• Founded a movement to make Islam pure: Haji Shariatullah started the Faraizi
Movement to make sure Muslims follow Islam correctly.
• Got rid of bad customs: Haji Shariatullah didn't like when Muslims did things that
weren't part of real Islam. He wanted people to go back to the original teachings of
Islam.
• Wanted to make the land system fair: Haji Shariatullah thought the rich were not being
fair to the poor when it came to land ownership. He wanted to fix this by making sure
everyone had fair access to land.
• Organized people to fight for justice: Haji Shariatullah helped people stand up against
unfair landlords and corrupt leaders. He led protests and helped people get back their
land.
• Thought education was important: Haji Shariatullah knew that education was important
for people's spiritual and social growth. He built schools to teach people about Islam
and literacy.
• Wanted women to be educated: Haji Shariatullah thought it was important for women
to be able to read the Quran and understand Islam. He supported women's education.
• Wrote about Islam and social change: Haji Shariatullah wrote about Islam and how to
make society better. His writings helped people understand his ideas.
• Struggled against British rule: Haji Shariatullah fought against British rule in India and
wanted people to rule themselves.
• Inspired many people: Haji Shariatullah's work inspired many other social reformers,
including Maulana Fazlul Haq and Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. His ideas continue to
inspire people to fight for justice and equality.

AHMED SIRHINDI (MUJADDID SANI)

• Revived Islamic thought: Sirhindi worked to revive and revitalize Islamic thought in the
Indian subcontinent.
• Promoted ijtihad: Sirhindi believed that Muslims should use their reasoning to interpret
Islamic texts, which helped to modernize Islamic thought.
• Emphasized the importance of Sufism: Sirhindi considered Sufism to be an important
part of Islamic spirituality and believed that it could help Muslims purify their hearts.
• Promoted Islamic unity: Sirhindi advocated for unity among Muslims and condemned
sectarian divisions.
• Wrote extensively on Islamic topics: Sirhindi was a prolific writer and produced works on
Islamic theology, jurisprudence, Sufism, and history.
• Founded the Mujaddidia movement: Sirhindi founded the Mujaddidia movement, a
school of thought that emphasized the need for reform and revival in Islamic thought.
• Inspired many scholars: Sirhindi's work inspired many scholars, including Shah Wali
Ullah and Muhammad Iqbal.
• Left a lasting legacy on Islamic thought: Sirhindi is considered one of the most influential
Islamic scholars of the 17th century. His work helped to revive and modernize Islamic
thought in the Indian subcontinent.