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 knowledge is an act of worship.
The universe is a grand design, and we are privileged to be able to unravel its mysteries.
The developing world must not be left behind in the scientific and technological revolution.
The fundamental particles are the building blocks of the universe.
The scientific community has a responsibility to address the global challenges facing humanity.
The pursuit of excellence in science is a universal aspiration.
The universe is a source of endless wonder and inspiration.
The developing world must invest in basic research, even if the immediate applications are not apparent.
The electroweak theory is a triumph of human intellect and collaboration.
Science is a powerful force for human liberation.
The search for a unified theory of everything is the ultimate goal of physics.
The developing countries must build their own scientific capacity.
The universe is governed by a few simple, elegant laws.
The scientific method is the most reliable way to acquire knowledge about the natural world.
The pursuit of knowledge is a journey, not a destination.
Science is our common heritage, a common heritage for all mankind. It is not something that belongs to the West, or to the East, or to the North, or to the South. It is a universal heritage.
The Holy Quran enjoins us to reflect on the laws of nature. But we have been so busy reflecting on the laws of men that we have forgotten the laws of God.
There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a third power stronger than both, that of women.
The developing countries are not developing because they are not doing science. It's as simple as that.
If you want to do science, you must be prepared to be wrong. And if you are not prepared to be wrong, you will never do anything original.
Contemporaries of Abdus Salam
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Abdus Salam (1926–1996).