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Workshov Review 

“Islamization of Attitude and Practice 
in Science and Technology”, 

February 27-March 1, 1987 
Washington, DC 

The subject Workshop, “Islamization of Attitude and Practice in Science 
and Technology”, was held in the new IIIT Building, 555 Grove Street, Hem- 
don, VA. The theme of the Workshop was discussed under four sub themes: 
Attitude and Practice in: 

a) Research, Education and Profession in a Hostile Environment 
b) Research and Research Administration in the Muslim World 
c) Particular Fields in Science and Technology 
d) Future Science and Technology: What Should Be Done? 

The=* were twelve papers presented in six workshops of 1 ‘h hour each. 
The titles and authors of the papers are as follows: 

Dr. Essam Ismail - Pro$les of Muslim Students in USA: Population 

Dr. M. Yameen Zubairi - 7he Principle of Intrinsic Opportunity 
Dr. Syed M. Amir - Scientgc Research in Muslim Countries 

and Orientation 

Dr. Sajjad H. Durani - Incorporation of Islamic Values in the Ad- 
ministration of a Science Research Institute 

Dr. S. Imtiaz Ahmad - Perspectives on Knowledge Engineering 
Dr. Muhammad Ishaq Zahid - Use of Islamic Beliefs in Mathematics 

G m p t e r  Science &teation , 

Dr. Mazhar Hussaini - Islamic Attitudes and Practices in Food and 
Nutritional Sciences 

Dr. M. A. K. Lodhi - 7he Making of a Scientist or 7he Islamizing of a 
Muslim Scientist 



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Dr. Ali Kyrala - The Islamic Basis of the Coming Muslim Technology 

Dr. Tariq S .  Najm - Islamic Directives of Science and Technology 
Renaissance 

Dr. Ilham Altalib - Islamization of Medicine 
The inaugural session was a ceremonial one, beginning with the inspiring 

speech of Dr. F&a J. Al'alwam-entitled "The Islamic Approach to Science". 
Dr. A. 'Abusulayman also warmed up the participants in his vigorous style 
with his speech, "How to Develop a Creative Scientific Mind". Dr. M. A. K. 
M i  reiterated the Workshop format. All the papers presented were discuss- 
ed at length. Significant problem areas were identified and solutions offered 
by the participants. The concluding session consisted of the summary of the 
Workshop given by Dr. Iqbd J. Unus and some concluding remarks by Drs. 
Barzinji, Al-'Alwan, Abusulayman and Lodhi. 

It was recommended that a follow-up committee be set up to look into 
ways and means for implementing the recommendations of the Workshops. 
The members of the follow-up committee are: Adel Bakr, Mustafa Fahmi, 
Omar H. Kasule (secretary), Tariq Kergaye, M. A. K. Lodhi (Chairman), 
Yamin Zubairi, and an IMA's representative. 

Airifin Lodhi 
Coordinator