Current scientific and technical knowledge
For most people in the developing world, access to basic amenities is well below that which exists in countries of higher income and industrialisation. To this end, we aim to apply contemporary knowledge to improve the quality of life of mankind as a whole, while specifically encouraging the use of appropriate technologies to help global Muslim communities.

In order to engage with this challenge, we will draw upon the expertise of our network of members, who form the main body of our organised effort. We aim to help people help themselves and their environments by sharing knowledge, building capacity, and forging partnerships. Among the functions of our organisation is a virtual forum that will enable members to exchange ideas and disseminate technical information throughout the world. One of our long-term projects is to become a portal for those interested in connecting with contemporary works on science and technology.

Revival of Islamic scientific thought and practice
Our overarching aim is to develop and raise the level of Islamic, and scientific, thought and practice amongst people, especially scientists and engineers. From our history, we know that leadership and participation in the global knowledge culture is a sign of a healthy Muslim society (Ummah), and we often remember the periods of dynamism and leadership in our past. IMASE aims to be a platform that can inspire, support and promote such activity in order to build a creative and credible research culture that is Islamic in character.

This will involve the proactive partnership of a range of communities, including students, researchers, religious scholars, thinkers, policy makers, development practitioners and technologists, to work towards delivering ideas and results.