Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

ALI GARH MOVEMENT

 Background

War of Independence 1857 ended in disaster

its consequences
British adopted policy to ruin the economic
condition of the Muslims
Darkest era for Muslims because of Hindus and
British hatred
Sir Syed came forward to guide the Muslims
 Introduction

Great Muslim scholar, reformer and courageous

leader
Struggled for the revival of Muslims
His famous books, ‘Asar as Sanadid”and Ain-i-
Akbari, also wrote Rasala Asbab-e-Baghawt-e-Hind,
magzine Tehzeeb-ul-akhlaq and wrote”Khutbat-e-
Ahmadiya(Essays on the life of Muhammad
P.B.U.H)
He served 20 years in judicial service. Saved many
British officers even at the risk of his own life.
 Ali Garh Movement

Sir Syed awakened the Muslims to animate their

dormant spirit in order to put up a struggle for the
revival of their past position.
British had held the Muslims responsible for the war
The services which Sir Syed rendered for the
Muslims renaissance are known as Aligarh
movement.
 The Educational Aspect

Two-fold program for the Muslims renaissance

Muslims extremist and conservative attitude
Advised Muslims to change their policy of keeping
away from British
Muslims were legged behind in English and modern
knowledge.
He went to England and closely watched the pattern
of education in Britain.
He established M.A.O school College at Aligarh
Established Scientific society which translated the
modern work from English to Urdu
Published a journal: Aligarh institute Gazette
Set-up a body Anjuman-i-Taraqqi-i-Musalmanan-i-
Hind
 Political Aspect

He advised the Muslims to stay away from politics as

long as they do not equip themselves in education
Role of Indian National Congress as a dominant
political organization of India failed to solve all
interest of communities.
 Religious Services

The Muslims were not allowed to freely practice their

religion
The Aligarh movement safeguard the religious
freedom of the Muslims of India.
They were promoting Christianity
He wrote a philosophical commentary on Bibe
known as, Tabaeen-al-kalam, also wrote essay on the
life of Muhammad P.B.U.H
 Pioneer of the two Nation Theory

He considered all who lived in india as one nation

and was a great advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity.
Later he realized Hindu designs behind this agitation
and concluded that Hindus and Muslims are two
separate and distinct nations by all means.
He used the word Two Nations for in 1868 for the
first time.
 Impact

Ali garh movement injected a life an fervence in

Muslims nation and helped them to regain their lost
position of eminence and glory.
It revived confidence among the Muslims to fight for
their economic and social rights.
 The actions taken by Sir Syed left a far-reaching
impact on the social-economic-political and religious
aspects of the Muslims.