WRITINGS OF SYED AHMED KHAN AND IMPACT ON MUSLIM NATIONALISM

Abstract

The concept of Nationalism is emerged when a group of people are being discussed collectively on matters of relative importance. They feel a sense of commonness when their problems are being raised. Literature is one of major source of discussing and raising voice by using power of Pen. So as Sir Syed Ahmed Khan has done in history of Muslims of sub-continent. He carefully examined the circumstances which led to change the conditions of Muslims of sub-continent and used his quality to write in order to groom up educationally and create awareness about their issues. He wrote different books, pamphlets and articles which benefited Muslims of sub-continent. This study focused on the Writings of Syed Ahmed Khan and its Impact on Muslim Nationalism. The writings of Sir Syed Ahmed and their importance in emergence of Muslim Nationalism are not thoroughly studied, generally his movement for education and political services are discussed. This research paper gives a detail account on Writings of Syed Ahmed Khan and its Impact on Muslim Nationalism. Keywords: Nationalism, Muslim Nationalism, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, War of Independence