Islamic Perspectives on Science and Technology pdf

This book comprises selected articles that are based on papers presented at theInternational Conference on Developing Synergies between Islam and Science &Technology for Mankind’s Benefit held at IAIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, on 1—2October 2014. The articles deal with various aspects of the central theme of theConference, namely, the possible synergies that can be developed between Islam,science and technology (S&T) with the view of ensuring that the pursuit of S&T isfor the benefit of the whole of humanity. Their authors are scholars, academics andresearchers representing various academic disciplines, some of whom are of inter-national repute in their specialised fields. However, despite the variety of issuestreated and the diversity of approaches adopted in these articles in response to theConference theme and subthemes, the common thread that runs through all of themis the high relevance of Islam in its multidimensional relations with S&T.The book has a precious message for both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Thesignificance of this volume is that, taken together and viewed as a whole, the articlesprovide a multi- and interdisciplinary treatment of the interrelationship between