Sir Syed and his Services
After the Holocaust of 1857, Muslims of India came
under dark night. British rulers considered them as their rebellion . Hindu became
loyal to British rulers and left Muslims alone. At that time, British rulers treated
very unequally with the Muslims. They banned on Muslims languages Arabic and
Persian and made English as official language. They also banned on Muslims
religious activities . Due to these efforts by British Rulers , Muslims thought British
Rulers as their opponent. So, Muslims took every thing of British rulers as against
Islam and Muslims. So, they opposed to learn English. As source of progress was
English, So Muslims became more depressed.
At that time Muslims needed a leader who could teach
them and brought reforms among Muslims Society. So, that they could
prosperous and fight with their opponents Hindu. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Who was
regarded as ‘Reformer of Muslims ‘ at that time of disappointment . Sir Syed was
born on 1817 in Deli. His mother ‘Aziz-u-Nisa’ taught him basic early education
and then he went to learn further education from ‘Maulvi Hamid-u-Din’. In 1839
He became ‘Naib Munshi ’ and in 1841 he passed a test and became Judge in
Small courts. He died in 1898 and buried in Ali Garh.
Sir Syed served many Services for Muslims of Sub-Continent
in their political life, Education and religious life. After war of Independence
1857, British considered Muslims as their rebellion and they exiled Muslims
Emperor ‘Bahadar Shah Zafar ’ to Rangone . Lt. Hadson fired three Muslims prince
and tried 24 prince and hanged them. So, Muslims regarded them their opponent.
So, this created a wall of mistrust among Muslims and British Rulers.
Sir Syed tried to finish this wall of mistrust between
Muslims and British Rulers. Sir Syed wrote book named ‘Tabyin-ul-Kalam’ to finish
differences among Muslims and British govt. and bring close Islam and Christians.
Sir Syed also wrote magazine ‘Asbabe Baghawate Hind’ and made clear befoe
British rulers that Muslims not only opposed British rule in Sub-Continent but
other nations also supported them in their efforts. Sir Syed at first wanted that
Muslims and Hindu live together in Sub-Continent . But in 1867, Urdu Hindi
Controversy opposed his stance and after it supported for rights of Muslims. In
1885 , formation of Indian National Sir Syed regarded it Organization to protect
rights of Hindus not Muslims. So , to oppose it Sir Syed established ‘Untied Indian
Patriotic Association’ in which Muslims and Hindus both participated.
Sir Syed also supported Muslims in their religious front. Sir
Syed wrote his book ‘Tahzib-ul-Ikhlaq’ to enforce Muslims to change their attitude
in daily life . He also wrote a book ‘Daily life of Holy Prophet (PBUH)’ to enforce
Muslims to change their daily affairs according to teaching of Islam and life of
Holy Prophet (PBUH). In 1893 , he founded ‘Muhammadan Defence Association’
to protect Muslims in their religious and political affairs.
Sir Syed also helped Muslims to learn modern
education in order to fight with their rivals Hindu. In 1859 , he founded ’ Gulshan
School’ in ‘Muradabad’ . In 1863 , he founded another school named ‘Victoria ’ in
‘Ghazia Abad’. Later in 1864 , he founded ‘Translation Agency ’ in ‘ Ghazia Abad ‘
later it changed into ‘Ali Garh Scientific Society’. Main purpose of this ‘Translation
Agency’ was to translate English book into Urdu . So, that Muslims could learn
modern Scientific knowledge.
In 1866, he introduced ‘Ali Garh Institute
Gazette ‘, In which he too himself wrote his articles to teach Muslims . He also
wrote ‘Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq ’ monthly Magazine to ask Muslims to change their daily
affairs positively.He founded Ali Garh School in 1875 , which changed into Ali Garh
University in 1920.In 1886 he founded ‘Muhammadan Educational Conference’ a
forum through he organized many meetings regarding Ali Garh Movement.
So, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan organized Muslims in politics, religion
and in education . He was true reformer for Muslims of Sub-Continent. He
awakened Muslims of Sub-Continent , when they were in darkness of
disappointment . He also paved a way for freedom of rights for Muslims of SubContinent and then lastly their independent State.