Maulana Altaf Hussain Hali was a close associate of Sir Syed. His famous poem, the 'Musaddas', highlighted the glorious past of Muslims and lamented their current state of decline.

W.W. Hunter’s book 'The Indian Musalman' made a strong plea for the British government to reconcile with the Muslims and provide them with concessions to bring them into the mainstream.

The Mohammedan Educational Conference was set up in 1886 to provide a platform for discussing the educational problems of Muslims and to promote modern western education across the subcontinent.

The Simla Deputation, consisting of 35 prominent Muslim leaders, was led by Aga Khan. They met the Viceroy, Lord Minto, to demand separate electorates and better representation for Muslims.

Sir Syed advised Muslims to stay away from politics and the Indian National Congress, believing that they should focus solely on modern education first to compete with other communities and avoid British displeasure.

Sir Syed started the magazine Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq (Mohammedan Social Reformer) in 1870 to propagate his ideas on social reform, modernize the outlook of Muslims, and criticize conservative ways of living.

The Deoband Movement aimed at the upliftment of Muslims through religious education and to resuscitate classical Islam.

It analyzed the causes of the Indian Revolt of 1857 to clear Muslims of the sole blame.

Sir Syed founded the Muhammadan Educational Conference to promote Western education and social reform among Muslims.

On 24th Sep 1884, Molvi Chiragh Din called a meeting of 250 Muslims in Mochi Gate Mosque Lahore.