islam environmental ethics

Question 1

what is ayat

Answer 1

• see power of allah when observing actions of environment
• reflection and glorification of creation as signs of Allah
• reflect on nature to learn about Allahs’s tawhid
• connect with Allah through nature

power, signs, glorification, tawhid, connect

Question 2

ayat sacred text

Answer 2

• “the creation of the heavens and the earth was indeed greater than the creation of mankind” Quran 40:57
• “to God belongs all that is on the heavens and the earth” Quran 2:284

Question 3

ayat issue

Answer 3

Animal Treatment
to be treated with dignity and respect
allah is concerned about all of creation

Question 4

ayat organisation

Answer 4

**Salam for Animals
**muslim animal rights organisation
advocate for animal protection

initiative: campaign raising awareness on camel ride cruelty in Egypt and abusive treatment they recieve.

Question 5

what is mizan

Answer 5

• recognising Allah created earth in perfect balance and measure
• must live sustainably to maintain balance
• cannot exploit and upset balance
• live in harmony with environment
• use only what is needed
• unified purpose of earth

Question 6

mizan sacred text

Answer 6

“created in proportion and measure” - Quran 54:49
“the sky he raised high, and devised a balance” “do not upset the balance” quran 55:7

Question 6

mizan issue

Answer 6

Climate Change
reflects imbalance in nature resulting in detrimental impacts on environment.

Question 7

mizan organisation

Answer 7

Green Muslims
aims to connect the umma to environmental activism

initiative: ‘Our Deen is Green!’
environmntal educational program for youth
learn about beauty/balance of nature and their responsibilities to it

Question 8

what is amana

Answer 8

• humans are entrusted to protect and maintain Allahs creation to ensure equal access
• can use resource but have right not to exploit resources gifted by Allah

Question 8

amana sacred text

Answer 8

“but waste not be excess: for Allah loveth not the wasters” - Quran 7:31
“you should preserve water even if you live next to a flowing river” - hadith

Question 8

amana issue

Answer 8

Water conservation
- responsibility as stewards to conserve water and minimise waste
- use resource wisely to ensure availability for future generations.

Question 8

amana organisation

Answer 8

Islamic Relief Worldwide
* works with communtiies to establish clean water services
* building irrigation systems and water tanks
* provide clean water and prevent wastage

initiative: run a clean water for Lebanon program powered by donations.