2013 5th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for the Muslim World 2

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a common entity that is important and critical in our day to day activity and task. The use of ICT can improve effectiveness and productivity at work place and home. However, it must be seen as a strength which complements our role and responsibilities as leaders, workers and students of Islam. Information is needed to effectively perform Da’wah and learning, and its practical implementation. Thus, ICT and its infrastructure should be considered as a factor in the equation of our duties in the Masjid, schools and organizations. The main Islamic principles should be taken as guidelines for laying the foundation of Islamic code of practices in ICT. The Quran and Sunnah has always been our guidelines for laying the foundation of Islamic code of practice in ICT. Building on the success of the three ICT4M conferences in 2006, 2008 and 2010, We are proud to jointly organize the 4th ICT4M in Rabat, Morocco on 25th to 27th March, 2013. The theme of this year ICT4M is "ICT Economic Advancement for Global Peace" with the aim to bring together practitioners, academics, community leaders, local government officials, policy-makers and other professionals from diverse disciplines and regions around the world to address ICT solutions for the global concerns set by UN Millennium Development Goals (Ending Poverty and Hunger, Universal Education, Gender Equality, Child Health, Maternal Health, Combat HIV/AIDS, Environmental Sustainability, and Global Partnership) and to build bridges of tolerance and respect across borders.