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physical development of man, it is the same process of science education t h a t can lead to the spiritual development of man.
Zia-ul-Hasan (2002) wrote an article entitled, "Sir Syed Aur Unka Khawab (Sir Syed and his Dream)".3^ In this article he wrote in brief about the life and works of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
According to the author Sir Syed wanted t h a t the s t u d e n t s of M.A.O. College should not only receive higher western education but they should receive a training in character. He wanted t h a t the s t u d e n t s of this college should be renowned persons. Among the renowned products of M.A.O. College were Lala Amar Nath, Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Rafi Ahmad Qidwai, Hasrat Mohani, Dr. Zakir Husain and Dr. Seikh Abdullah. The dream of Sir Syed was fulfilled when the M.A.O. College was raised to the s t a t u s of the university in 1920 by an act of parliament.
Islahi, Zafar-ul-Islam (2003) wrote an article entitled, "M.A.O. College Mein Hostel Life Ki Ahmiyat: Sir Syed Ki Nazar Mein (Importance of Hostel Life in M.A.O. College: Sir Syed Point of View)".37
The main purpose of establishing M.A.O. College as emphasized by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in his writing and speeches was to have such a system of education and training which is the synthesis of western modern education as well as religious education to e n s u r e national prosperity and development.
Sir Syed's emphasis was more on the training of character building t h a n education. To train the s t u d e n t s conveniently and effectively, he started hostel from the
