Does Islam promote the use of technology?

Today’s materialistic approach to scientific advancements has definitely granted somewhat physical comfort to a man, but the mental and spiritual comfort is still lacking. Islam advocates the incorporation of knowledge about the religion and the scientific learning to the fullest and its use to the benefit of the mankind as well.
On theoretical account, the ideology of Islam is a generic view of the universe and life. Therefore, a Muslim is required to gather the knowledge about the religion and the world both. In the time of ignorance Islam was the only religion which took the world out of the darkness and the misery. Islam brought the intellect amongst the Muslims within a few years’ time which made them more civilized and polished in their daily life activities. Those people acquire the knowledge from Islam and understood the fact that cognition is important for the benefit of mankind. They practically applied it to such a level that they exceeded all other nations in progress and growth and stayed at the top for many centuries.
The history of Islam is enriched with ingenious examples of science and culture. When Europe was no way near development, the Muslims were taking giant steps in the fields like astronomy, architecture, geography, literature, mathematics, medicine, physics and documentation of history. Many new systems were inherited to medieval Europe from Muslims, such as algebra, numerals with the zero vital principle, advanced mathematics and navigational maps.
The religion of Islam has never opposed any modern inventions that are fruitful to humanity. The only thing essential is that these inventions must be used in the name of Allah and His purpose because these gadgets and devices have no religion and can be used for either good or evil. An example of a simple knife is very valid that it can be used to