Syed Ameer Ali - His Personal Beliefs

His Personal Beliefs

Syed believed that the Muslims as a downtrodden nation could get more benefit from the loyalty to the British rather than from any opposition to them. For this reason he called upon his followers to devote their energy and attention to popularising English education among the Muslims. This perception and consequent activism have been known as the Aligarh Movement.

Referring to the concept of progressive social laws Syed Ameer Ali wrote:

"each age has its own standard. What is suited for one time is not suited for the other"

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