One of the demands of AMNUT was that the British should delay independence until such time that Muslims would be educated enough to enable them assume important positions in the government. AMNUT published pamphlets and articles warning Muslims of the dangers facing Islam in post - colonial Tanganyika. This was an open rebellion against the cherished ideals of TANU, which was to refrain from mixing politics and religion.
Wakoloni wa Kiengereza walijaribu kutaka kuweka mfumo ambao walimu wa Chuwoni waweze kujikimu katika kazi zao za usomeshaji na katika mpango huo uliwawezesha wengi wao kusomesha katika skuli za serekali (Rejea: Between Social Skills and Markatable Skills, The Politics of Islamic Education in Zanzibar in 20th Century Zanzibar-Roman Loimeier).