Science and ideology- how Prof Abdus Salam Perceived Himself in the world of secular science

Toronto Aug 4, 2017  L-R  S.H. Hadi, Dr Hoodbhoy, Z. Virk after the dinner

Pakistan’s well  known author, nuclear scientist, activist, Dr Pervez Amiralik Hoodbhoy spoke yesterday at Baitul Islam Complex, Vaughan, Ontario to an audience of 300 people from all walks of life. He spoke at length his long association with Dr Abdus  Salam starting in 1972.

L-R  S.H. Hadi, Dr Hoodbhoy, Z. Virk after the dinner, from left to right

He spoke for for an hour, then a video film was shown followed by Questions and answers which lasted until 9 pm. Some interesting questions were asked by children, like why do water and electricity don’t mix.

One of his important comments was, “Science is secular, it has no religion.”