Whosoever kills a human being for other than manslaughter or corruption in the earth, it shall be as if he had killed all mankind, and whosoever saves the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind . . . There is no compulsion in religion. Islam places great emphasis on social justice. It opposes all those who exploit, oppress and deal unjustly with people. Science and Technology Islam encourages the use of science and the scientific method.
Acquisition of knowledge is obligatory on every Muslim male and female.
In Islam, science and technology should be used for moral ends and serve all legitimate needs of mankind. Moreover, both are viewed as yet another means to understand and see the power and glory of God. He it is Who Created for you all that is in the earth. It is your Lord, the Most Bounteous, Who taught by the pen, taught man that which he knew not . . . . We shall show them Our Signs on the horizons and within themselves until it will be manifest unto them that it is the Truth. . . .