Hu Songshan often reminded the Muslim masses that "If we object to natural science, then clothing, food, and shelter could not be talked about."

In 1913, in order to reach out to the Muslim masses he started an Urdu daily, the Hamdard.

This organization conducted some massive demonstrations against the Dogra rule and its activities won admiration among the Muslim masses.

He was very popular amongst the Muslim masses too.

A more balanced policy that tried to resolve this conflict in a just manner would go a long way toward regaining the confidence of the Muslim masses.

Under this alien system the conditions of the Arab Muslim masses became ever harsher.

"Today we reflexively compare Muslim 'masses' to those oppressed under Soviet rule," the report adds.

But while the call may have moved Muslim masses in some countries, it did not unite Islamic authorities.

Ghulam Sarwar instructed the Muslim masses to march towards the Sahapur market.

They claim to speak for the Muslim masses, as earlier radicals claimed to speak for the proletariat.