The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c14.s9.t4.48

c14.s9.t4.48

In the special preface to the sections dealing with Hindu culture we learn from his own statements that his studies in Hindu culture were commenced early. But he felt that his knowledge was not sufficient. So he renewed his former studies with the help of those who could guide him. He speaks of the painful researches undertaken in order to arrive at the truth about the Hindus, their sciences, philosophies, and religions. This explains naturally the almost *verbatim* extracts from Hindu treatises on law and politics in this Muslim work.