Introduction

Abstract

This book comprises selected articles that are based on papers presented at the International Conference on Developing Synergies between Islam and Science & Technology for Mankind’s Benefit held at IAIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, on 1–2 October 2014. The articles deal with various aspects of the central theme of the Conference, 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 is for the benefit of the whole of humanity. Their authors are scholars, academics and researchers representing various academic disciplines, some of whom are of international repute in their specialised fields. However, despite the variety of issues treated and the diversity of approaches adopted in these articles in response to the Conference theme and subthemes, the common thread that runs through all of them is the high relevance of Islam in its multidimensional relations with S&T.