Abdus Salam
Shared the Nobel Prize for his contributions to the electroweak unification theory.
Most quoted
"I am a Muslim, and I believe in the Holy Quran. I believe in the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). I believe in the unity of God. I believe in the brotherhood of man. I believe in the equality of all men. I believe in the dignity of labor. I believe in the pursuit of knowledge. I believe in the service of humanity. I believe in peace. I believe in justice. I believe in freedom. I believe in democracy. I believe in the rule of law. I believe in the sanctity of life. I believe in the sanctity of property. I believe in the sanctity of honor. I believe in the sanctity of family. I believe in the sanctity of community. I believe in the sanctity of nation. I believe in the sanctity of world. I believe in the sanctity of universe. I believe in the sanctity of God."
— from Letter to a friend
"The Holy Quran contains verses that speak of the creation of the heavens and the earth, the alternation of day and night, the movement of the sun and the moon, and the expansion of the universe. These verses are a testament to the scientific spirit of Islam."
— from Private writings
"The creation of the universe, its present state and its future evolution, are all governed by the laws of physics. These laws are not arbitrary, but are deeply rooted in the fundamental symmetries of nature."
— from Unifying the Forces of Nature
All quotes by Abdus Salam (375)
The creation of this universe, its laws, and the initial conditions that allowed for the emergence of life, are all a testament to a Grand Designer.
Science is the common heritage of mankind. It is not the property of any one nation or race.
The Holy Quran enjoins us to reflect on the laws of nature; to seek out the 'signs' of God's design in the universe.
I believe that the universe was created by God and that the laws of physics are a manifestation of His will.
The ultimate aim of all science is to understand the universe, and ultimately, to understand God.
The pursuit of knowledge is a sacred duty in Islam.
The unity of nature is a profound concept, and it is reflected in the unity of the fundamental forces.
The developing world must not be content to be consumers of science; they must become producers of science.
There is no conflict between science and religion, provided both are understood correctly.
The greatest tragedy of the developing world is the brain drain.
Physics is not just a collection of facts; it is a way of thinking about the world.
The quest for knowledge is an endless journey.
The beauty of physics lies in its simplicity and its universality.
Science is the most powerful tool for human progress.
The universe is a book written in the language of mathematics.
The future of humanity depends on our ability to harness the power of science for the good of all.
The pursuit of excellence is a moral imperative.
The greatest discoveries are often made by those who dare to challenge conventional wisdom.
The scientific method is the most reliable way to acquire knowledge.
The universe is full of wonders, and it is our privilege to explore them.
Contemporaries of Abdus Salam
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Abdus Salam (1926–1996).