Syed Ameer Ali

(1849–1928), was an Indian Muslim jurist of Bengali decent, political leader, and author of a number of influential books on Muslim history and the modern development of Islam , who is credited for his contributions to the Law of India , particularly Muslim Personal Law , as well as the development of political philosophy for Muslims, during the British Raj . He was a signatory to the 1906 Quran Petition and founding-member of the All India Muslim League , and a contemporary of Muhammad Iqbal . The Legal Position of Women in Islâm .

Syed Ameer Ali CIE (1849–1928) was an Indian Muslim jurist hailing from the state of Oudh from where his father shifted and settled down at Orissa . He was a prominent political leader, and author of a number of influential books on Muslim history and the modern development of Islam, who is credited for his contributions to the Law of India , particularly Muslim Personal Law , as well as the development of political philosophy for Muslims, during the British Raj . He was a signatory to the 1906 Quran Petition and founding-member of the All India Muslim League . The Legal Position of Women in Islâm .

Syed Ameer Ali Order of the Star of India (1849–1928) was an Indian/ British Indian jurist hailing from the state of Oudh from where his father moved and settled down at Orissa . He was a prominent political leader, and author of a number of influential books on Muslim history and the modern development of Islam, who is credited for his contributions to the Law of India , particularly Muslim Personal Law , as well as the development of political philosophy for Muslims, during the British Raj . He was a signatory to the 1906 Petition to the Viceroy and was thus a founding-member of the All India Muslim League . The Legal Position of Women in Islâm .

Indian jurist (1849–1928) Syed Ameer Ali CSI (6 April 1849 – 3 August 1928) was an Indian jurist, a prominent political leader, and the author of a number of influential books on Muslim history and the modern development of Islam. He hailed from the state of Oudh , from where his father moved and settled down in the Bengal Presidency , and is credited for his contributions to the law of India , particularly Muslim personal law , as well as the development of political philosophy for Muslims, during the British Raj . He was a signatory to the 1906 Petition to the Viceroy and was thus a founding member of the All India Muslim League . He played a key role in securing separate electorates for the Muslims in British India and promoting the cause of the Khilafat Movement . Sayyid Amir Ali at the Encyclopædia Britannica . The Legal Position of Women in Islâm . Indian Muslim jurist and politician ( Mohan 1849- Rudgwick, Sussex , 1928) .