The Role of Print Media and Muslim Education in Sub-Continent (1857-1897)

Abstract

The objective of the study is to explore the educational thoughts among Muslims through print media in the sub-continent. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan had a great influence on Muslim education. In following his footsteps, a lot of other journalists and educationists, such as Maulana Shibli came to the mainstream to investigate and remove the European misconception among Muslims. During the reign of the Mauryan Empire, the Slave Dynasty, and the Mughal Empire saw printing press practices. However, in the 18th century, different kinds of printing press worked under the East India Company and play a vital role in Muslim education in the 19th century. Sir Syed and Shibli's works used as primary and secondary sources with outstanding writing and knowledge provide the facts. That finds Shibli's educational thoughts for the whole community with both combinations. The Aligarh movement of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan paved the way for Muslims to get a Western and traditional education, that eliminated all kinds of misunderstandings which popped out after the War of 1857.