Staying Alive Forever – Islam and Environmental Conservation (Part 2)

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 two parts) with kind permission from MUIS.

Continued from Part 1.

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“And He it is Who sends the winds as tidings heralding His grace: until when they have raised a heavy-laden cloud, We drive it to a dead land and cause the rain to descend upon it, and thereby bring forth fruits of every kind.” (Al A’raf 7:57)

On Earth, Allah has created the perfect environment for life to exist. As vicegerents, we have the responsibility to ensure that we do not abuse this gift in our use. Gases like carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere when we burn petrol, coal and oil. These ‘greenhouse’ gases trap heat from the sun’s radiation, just like glass traps heat in a greenhouse. Scientists estimate that almost half of the carbon dioxide emissions come from energy we use every day – at home and when we travel. Read more

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