He believed that only by abandoning rigid orthodoxy and adopting pragmatism could Muslim society progress.He was also a Christian scholar who wrote a book called 'Commentary on the Holy Bible.' He also advocated for interfaith harmony.He was also opposed to superstition and the evil customs that were prevalent in society at the time. He advocated for the study of English.He advocated for a critical approach and freedom of thought, rather than total reliance on tradition or custom.He claimed that religion must be adaptable over time or it will become fossilized, and that religious tenets are not immutable.He sought to reconcile Western scientific education with Quranic teachings, which were to be interpreted in light of contemporary rationalism and science, despite his belief that the Quran was the ultimate authority.He wrote a profound booklet titled 'Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind' (Reasons for the Indian Revolt of1857), in which he blamed the revolt on British ignorance and aggressive expansion policies.The defeat of the Mughal Empire had a profound effect on him. He lost many relatives during the 1857 revolt.As a result, he accepted a position as a clerk with the East India Company.
Sir Syed was well aware of the Mughal Empire's decline.
He turned down an offer of employment from the Mughal court, despite the fact that his family had been employed by the Mughal court for generations.Following his father's death, he began working as an editor for his brother's journal. His elder brother had established an Urdu printing press.He was a voracious reader who devoured books on mathematics, medicine, Persian, Arabic, and Urdu, among other subjects.
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