Our Sir Syed
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (1817-1898) was a great visionary, statesman and Muslim reformer of the 19th century, the like of whom is rare. He wanted to make the community and country progressive and take them forward on modern lines. His supreme interest was intellectual development of the people through modern education. He was the first Indian Muslim to contribute to the intellectual and institutional foundation of Muslim modernization in Southern Asia.
Interest of community and country was dearer to him rather than anything else. He was successful in making the Muslims understand the importance of modern education and endeavor their best to achieve it in order to stand on their own legs and live a dignified life in accordance with Islamic thoughts.
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