Open AccessEnvironmental pollution and teachings of Islam
Author(s) -
سنا ضیاء
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
fahm-i islām
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2664-0031
pISSN - 2664-0023
DOI - 10.37605/fahm-i-islam.1.1.3
Subject(s) - creatures , islam , environmental ethics , natural (archaeology) , balance of nature , deforestation (computer science) , human life , human being , balance (ability) , earth (classical element) , animal life , history , law , political science , philosophy , ecology , humanity , archaeology , psychology , computer science , physics , neuroscience , biology , mathematical physics , programming language , zoology
Man is Allah’s vicegerent on earth. The fulfillment of this sacred role requiresimmense power, and for this purpose, Allah has made Nature subservient tohuman beings. All natural objects and phenomena not only beautify theuniverse, but also are the source for its nourishment. That is why the survival ofearth depends on the integrity of environment.Environment plays an integralrole in human life. Providence has created balance in environment which isbeing destroyed by harmful human activities. Pollution has become a worldwideproblem. Different toxic matters and deforestation has made our earth adangerous abode for us. As Islam has guidelines for every aspect of life, so inthe same way, it asks human beings to preserve the environment. Our prophet’straditions are full of golden principles to preserve our surroundings. He advisedhis followers to cover the edibles to protect them from toxic elements in theenvironment. Moreover, he encouraged us to plant more and more trees, andensured blessings for the cultivators if their fruits are eaten by other creatures.Hence our environment can be better looked after, if we follow the principles ofIslam. This paper discusses our prophet’s teachings on the protection andpreservation of environment, and the following of these principles can save usand the coming generations from all ailments and impurities.