Staying Alive Forever – Islam and Environmental Conservation (Part 1)

The article below was first published in the Apr-Jun 07 edition of NADi by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS). We find the article enlightening and it gave us more insights on how the teachings of Islam promote environmental consciousness and protection. We think that more people should be exposed to the relationship between the environment and religion. So we have republished the article below (in 2 parts) with kind permission from MUIS.

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“Strive for your life in the hereafter as if you will die tomorrow.
Strive for your life on earth as if you will live forever.”

A community of excellence which is well adjusted contributes towards the care of the larger society they live in.

On 18 April 2007, Singapore celebrated Earth Day with a host of activities aimed at promoting environmental consciousness among the people. Muslims here responded positively to this effort and lent it our full support. This article explains that in contributing to the protection of the environment, Muslims are actually performing a sacred duty commanded by Allah S.W.T to all man, as stewards of the Earth.

As Muslims we believe strongly in the hereafter. In the famous hadith, Rasulullah S.A.W reminds us to be prepared for our future life in the next world, as if we would leave this one tomorrow. Read more

Wang Leehom – Green Asian Star

When you think of famous Western stars and environmentalism, you think of Leonardo DiCaprio. When you think of Asian stars and going green, who comes to your mind? Asian music and movie stars hardly talk about the environment and climate change but recently Taiwanese singer, Wang Leehom, has called for everyone to love our earth and make the world a better place with his latest Chinese album, Change Me. Read more

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