The main objective of the MES is educational, social and cultural up-lift of the Indian Muslims. The secular organization with firm belief in the Indian polity views that protective reservation is essential for the salvation of the downtrodden backward classes. The principle of the organisation is to keep away from party politics and sectarian religious philosophy. However it does not ban members from taking part in politics or religious organizations. It gives great emphasis to religious education in its institutions. Women's education is another main theme of the organization. It emphasises the democratic values that are inherent to Islam and believes in the principle of collective responsibility in running the organization. The MES adheres to the concept of social justice and is in the forefront of the fight to achieve this..

The cardinal principle of the organisation is that the development of the individual leads to the development of community, which finally leads to the nation building.