Islam and the Environmental Crisis By Akhtaruddin Ahmad
ISBN: 9781897940662
Author: Akhtaruddin Ahmad
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 221
Size: 5.8 x 8.3 inches
Description
About This Book:
"Islam and the Environmental Crisis" by Akhtaruddin Ahmad is a riveting investigation of the urgent and complex junction between Islamic teachings and the world's modern environmental challenges. In this enlightening work, Ahmad, a renowned scholar and environmentalist, dives into Quranic teachings and Hadiths to reveal Islam's fundamental environmental ethic. The book not only emphasizes the enormity of the environmental situation, but it also provides a thought-provoking Islamic viewpoint on humanity's responsibility to the Earth.
Environmental Stewardship Foundations:
The book's heart is an investigation of the fundamentals of environmental care within Islamic teachings. Akhtaruddin Ahmad uses Quranic verses and Prophetic traditions to explain Islam's ethical foundation for dealing with environmental degradation. The text emphasizes the concept of humans as Earth stewards (Khalifah) and the obligation to maintain and preserve the natural world as a fundamental aspect of Islamic ethics.
Islamic Conservation Teachings:
"Islam and the Environmental Crisis" goes into Islamic teachings that promote natural resource conservation and sustainable activities. Ahmad investigates how Islam calls for responsible consumption, moderation, and ethical environmental treatment, providing a timeless perspective that resonates with today's pressing environmental challenges.
Consumption and Lifestyle Ethics:
From an Islamic perspective, the book addresses the ethical dimensions of consumption and lifestyle choices. Ahmad investigates how Islamic teachings might guide individuals in making ecologically sensitive decisions, fostering a peaceful balance between human needs and environmental preservation.
