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 pursuit of truth is a lifelong journey.
My colleagues have been a constant source of inspiration and collaboration.
The developing world has a right to access scientific knowledge and technology.
I believe in the power of dreams and the importance of pursuing them.
The universe is a symphony, and physics is the study of its harmony.
We must foster a culture of scientific inquiry and critical thinking.
My love for physics began at a very young age.
The Nobel Prize is a great honor, but the true reward is the joy of discovery.
I am committed to promoting science in the Muslim world and bridging the gap between East and West.
We must never stop asking questions and seeking answers.
My life's work has been dedicated to understanding the fundamental forces of nature.
The pursuit of knowledge is a journey without end.
I believe that science can be a unifying force for humanity.
The beauty of the universe is a reflection of the Creator's artistry.
The creation of the universe, its present structure, and its future evolution are all governed by physical laws. These laws are not arbitrary; they are profoundly beautiful and elegant.
Science is a common heritage of mankind, and it must be shared by all.
The Holy Quran enjoins us to reflect on the creation of the heavens and the earth, and on the alternation of night and day. This is a call to scientific inquiry.
We must not forget that the ultimate aim of all scientific inquiry is to understand the universe and our place in it.
The developing world must not be content to be merely consumers of science; they must become producers of science.
The greatest tragedy of the developing world is not poverty, but the poverty of ideas.
Contemporaries of Abdus Salam
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Abdus Salam (1926–1996).