He differed with Pandit Nehru on some issues owing to his independent attitude. He was one of those who preferred unity and understanding, though it … - Zakir Husain

He was a much tested person whose patriotism was unquestioned , whose nationalism was unsullied and whose integrity was of a high order.

He was extremely pre-occupied with a varied plan of action he could find time to write stories and plays for children...with the gifts of creative expression made him write whatever he did... He wrote all the stories under the pen name Ruqaiyya, which were published under the title “Abbu Khan ki Bakri.

It seems that institution has a great role to play in the development of India’s national life. Were I not convinced of this I would not have come to Aligarh leaving the Jamia work, to which intellectually and emotionally I am so deeply committed.