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 human heart is capable of great love and compassion.
The universe is a source of endless inspiration.
The pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human right.
The human spirit is resilient.
The universe is a classroom, and we are all students.
The pursuit of wisdom is a lifelong journey.
The human mind is a powerful tool for understanding the universe.
The universe is a mystery, and it is our privilege to unravel it.
The pursuit of knowledge is a noble quest.
The human spirit is capable of great things.
Scientific thought and its creation are the only wellspring of true philosophic wonderment.
The Holy Quran tells us: 'Seek knowledge even unto China.'
There is no contradiction between science and religion; they are both seeking the truth.
The most important of my achievements have been due to working with other men.
Unity of all forces in nature is the dream of every physicist.
As a Muslim, I try my best to remember that the intellectual pursuit of knowledge should be for the glory of the Creator.
Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity.
The future of science in the developing world depends on international cooperation.
Electroweak unification is a step towards the grand unification of all forces.
In the Quran, the first injunction is to read, to seek knowledge.
Contemporaries of Abdus Salam
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Abdus Salam (1926–1996).