Dr. Ahmad considers some specifics of the ways in which the Qur\'an, the Prophetic
traditions and Islamic law lead toward a path of moderation between extremes, in terms of
both belief and behavior: in favor of free markets, but with property rights clearly defined to prevent fraud and unfairness; in favor of technology, but not materialism; and with a concept of trusteeship of the environment that accommodates both development and stewardship
