ENTERING 2016, we still hear complaints on the state of science and technology (S&T) in the country. These include poor mastery of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among students, decreasing number of science students, lack of research commercialisation and the state of research facilities in the country.
From the perspective of Islam, research is essential in establishing facts for knowledge and understanding. It provides a platform for further comprehension of the scheme of things. Islam encourages its believers to observe the creations of God to attain a greater and stronger level of piety and devotion.