The present status of Muslim states in relation to R&D capability in biotechnology is so small that they are mere bystanders so far as the biorevolution is concerned. They are unable to benefit themselves with the fruit of biotechnology. It is therefore, imperative that Muslim countries must devise plans and strategies to obtain maximum benefits from biotechnology. OIC and ISESCO should launch short term and long term programmes to achieve excellence and high status in biotechnology research. The future of the Islamic World is now linked to how she fares in the areas of biotechnology and how soon the burden of economic progress is transferred from mules to biologists and genetic engineers. Conduct of research has been suggested in such fields on priority basis as Gene restriction and Gene splicing, Protein Synthesis, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Enzymology, Tissue Culture and Nitrogen Fixation. Establishment of an Islamic Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering is a prime necessity. This institute may act as a coordinator amongst the research centres around the Muslim World.