Hyderabad: Behavioural change Muslim community must adopt was stressed by Telangana Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir, who said education and discipline are key to long-term progress.
He spoke after inaugurating Shine Kindergarten at Al-Ain Colony in Shaheen Nagar. The initiative is part of Shine Model High School. Several educationists, parents and community leaders attended the programme.
Shabbir Ali said the first verse of the Holy Quran emphasises education. However, he noted that the community still lags in modern learning. Therefore, he said progress will improve only when families prioritise education and career planning.
Moreover, he added that development depends on awareness and higher education. He explained that professional courses bring stability and better opportunities. He also highlighted the 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in education and jobs. According to him, the policy has benefited over 22 lakh poor Muslims since 2004-05.
Behavioural change Muslim community needs for education gains
Shabbir Ali cited MBBS admissions data for 2024-25. He said 1,226 Muslim students secured seats across 65 medical colleges in Telangana. These colleges offer 8,965 seats. The intake included 485 boys and 741 girls, with 638 under the BC-E quota.
For instance, he said reservation and scholarships helped children of workers become professionals. He cited cases where daughters of auto drivers became doctors. In addition, he noted that top hospitals were competing to recruit such students.
However, he expressed concern over declining interest in education among Muslim boys. He linked this trend to lack of discipline and late-night habits. Therefore, he advised students to follow a proper routine and urged parents to guide them.
Finally, he said welfare schemes alone are not enough without responsibility. He asked the community to use available opportunities better. Overall, he added that focus on education and behavioural change would improve representation in key sectors.
