“Education is the only key that can change the course of development of a country, community or the society and Sir Syed’s vision of education is the only way through which Muslims of India can attain the higher order of social dignity and eminence”, said Dr. S. Farooq, renowned scientist and Chairman, Himalaya Drugs while delivering the Sir Syed Memorial Lecture on “Sir Syed and future of Indian Muslims.” The lecture was organized by the Sir Syed Academy, Aligarh Muslim University.
Dr. Farooq said that Sir Syed was a great thinker and visionary and translated his vision into reality by initiating a kind of revolution setting out an educational agenda for the development of the country in general and the Muslim community in particular. He said that education is the tool not only for social engineering but also for making a fortune. He mentioned that education is an art of expression, art of earning and art of living. He urged the AMU fraternity to carry on the message of Sir Syed and work for the realization of his vision and mission for every section of society. He said that we should work for the communal harmony and strengthening of national unity through education.