Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

Presentation on ALI GARH MOVEMENT

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SIR GHULAM AHMED BEHLOL

Pattern of presentation:Introduction.War of Independence.Reason of revolt.Central aims of the Aligarh Movement.Better Relation with britishers.Educational Revolution.Significance of Ali Garh movement.

Introduction:

Born on 17th October 1817 in Delhi.• Father : Syed Muhammad Muttaqi• Mother : Azizun Nisa• Wife : Parsa Married : 1836• Children : Syed Hamid, Syed Mahmud and Amina.At the age of 18 he was skilled in Arabic, Persian,

Mathematics and MedicineIn 1838 Sir Syed’s father died, led the family in

financial difficulties.

Introduction:

Starting as a clerk with the East India Company in 1938, he qualified three years later as a sub-judge and served in the judicial department at various places.

He quickly rose from a lowly position in the legal system to become a judge in Delhi in 1846.

His interest in religion was also active and lifelong.The supreme interest of his life was, education –

in its widest senseDied on 27th March 1898, Aligarh.

War of Independence:Britishers come to India as for trade and the

company name was East India company.The War of Independence 1857 ended in disaster

for the Muslims.The British put the entire responsibility for the War

of Independence in 1857 on the Muslims. As a result they carried out policies of repression against the Muslims after 1857.

Sir Syed was working as chief judge in Bijnaur at 1857.

War of Independence: Reason of revolt:Written pamphlet "The Causes of the Indian

Revolt“. Tell about main causes of the revolt that were

unjust exploitative and oppressive policies of the British government at that time.

He focus on weakness and errors of the British administration that had led to dissatisfaction and countrywide explosion.

Widely read by British officials, it had considerable influence on British Policy.

Central aims of the Aligarh MovementTo create mutual understanding between the British

government and the Muslims.To persuade Muslims to learn English education.To persuade Muslims to stay away from politics.To produce an intellectual class from amongst the

Muslim community.Bringing about an intellectual revolution

among the subcontinent Muslims.To bring a social and cultural reform amongst

the Muslim community.

Better Relation with britishers:He belief that armed uprising against the British was

pointless with some Muslims.He focus on reconciliation between British and the

Muslim community after the war.Written magzine “ tahzibul Akhlaq and tell about the

teaching of Islam about Ahlee kitab.The position of the Muslims in the subcontinent could

only be improved if relations with the British were improved.

Muslims should gain higher-quality education, take advantage of British education.

Political services:after the War of 1857, advised the Muslims to equip

themselves with modern education before stepping into politics.

He warned Muslims to distance themselves from the Congress.

He belief that Congress was working in the interests of Hindus.

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan saved the Muslims from further political humiliation and degradation along with protecting them from exploitation by the Hindu political bigwigs.

Encouraging the growth of Western education:

By 1871 there were 711 Hindus in government employment compared with only 92 Muslims due to less focus on western education.

Sir Syed took steps to change Muslim attitudes to receiving British education.

In 1864 Sir Syed founded the Scientific Society at Ghazipor.

Scientific society:

 Its stated objective was to “bring the knowledge and literature of the Western world within reach of the immense masses of the people of the east.

purpose was to make scientific writings available to a wider market by translating them from English, Persian or Arabic into Urdu.

“Aligarh Institute Gazette” an organ of the Scientific Society started in 1866 and continued to be published until Syed’ death.

EDUCATIONAL REVOLUTION:

The Aligarh movement launched by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan influenced the Muslims in the country, particularly in South India.

Many educational institutions came up as a result of the Aligarh movement.

Sir Syed organised the Mohammedan (later Muslim) Educational Conference.

Its branches were established in cities and towns to report on the educational needs of the community.

EDUCATIONAL REVOLUTION:

He shown his commitment to expanding educational opportunities by this:

1859: Built Gulshan School in Muradabad.1863: Set up Victoria School in Ghazipur.1864: Set up the Scientific Society in Aligarh.

This society was involved in the translation of English works into the native language.

1866: Aligarh Institute Gazette. It helped to communicate information on history; ancient and modern science of agriculture, natural and physical sciences and advanced mathematics.

EDUCATIONAL REVOLUTION:

In 1869 Sir Syed travelled England to study their university system.

1870: Committee Striving for the Educational Progress of Muslims.

1875: Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental School (M. A. O.), Aligarh, setup on the pattern of English public schools. Later raised to the level of college in 1877 and university in 1913.

1886: Muhammadan Educational Conference. This conference met every year to see educational problems of the Muslims and to persuade them to get modern education and prevent from politics. It later became the political mouthpiece of the Indian Muslims and was the forerunner of the Muslim League

Mohammaden Anglo-Oriental School:A committee was set up, which toured the country

raising funds for a new Muslim school. On 24 May 1875, the Mohammaden Anglo-

Oriental School was set up in Aligarh on the pattern of English public school system.

In 1876 he retired from his employment and devoted himself full-time to the school.

Mohammaden Anglo-Oriental college:

In 1877 the school was raised to college level, but as part of the University of Calcutta.

The college offered not only Western ,Indian education but also provided Islamic education.

In the days before the Muslim League, it became a symbol of Muslim unity.

some years after the death of Sir Syed, the college became the University of Aligarh.

Significance of Ali Garh movement:Created awareness in the Muslims of subcontinent

about their rights.A lot of intellectual stimulation was provided by the

Aligarh Movement.This movement inspired educational movements in

India.It brought together like minded Muslims to achieve

the goals and ideals of promotion of education and improvement of Muslims all over India.

Aligarh Movement contributed a lot for the regeneration and revival of the Muslims of the Sub-Continent and achieving Pakistan.

Significance of Aligarh movement:AMU produced number of Muslim personalities of

importance in public life. They include Mohammad Ali, Mawlana Shaukat Ali,

Dr. Zakir Hussain, Liyaqat Ali , Field Marshal Ayub Khan, Sk. Mohammed Abdullah, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed and others. 

With four high schools, faculties of various disciplines, medical, engineering and dental colleges and it is imparting education to about 25,000 students by 1300 teachers and 6000 non-teaching employees.

GOLDEN SAYINGS of Sir Syed Ahmed KhanAcquisition of knowledge of science and

technology is the only solution for the problems of Muslims.

We will remain humiliated and rejected if we do not make progress’’ (in scientific field).

The first requisite for the progress of a nation is the brotherhood and unity amongst sections of the society.

Look forward, learn modern knowledge, and do not waste time in studies of old subjects of no value.

Do not show the face of Islam to others; instead show your face as the follower of true Islam representing character, knowledge, tolerance and piety.

Conclusion:

Sir Syed Ahmad’s services to his community may be summarized in three phrases;

loyalty to the British. devotion to education. aloofness from politics. Sir syed ahmed is also called as “The Father of the

Pakistan Movement”.“Sir Syed was a prophet of education “ (Mahatma

Gandhi)