The major barrier in the progress of science in Muslim countries is the absence of a culture based on scientific research. There are no established research strategies, poor institutional support and insufficient integration among science-rich communities. Appointments and promotions in faculties must be based on merit. Muslim countries must create a merit-based structure that fosters academic freedom and promotes scholarships. We must reverse the process of the brain drain of Muslim scientists and attract the best and brightest minds to our region.
