Week 2 : Islam and Sustainable Development 💚💚

 



🌍 What I Learned Today in Class :

    In Islam, taking care of the Earth isn’t just a good thing to do—it’s part of our faith. As Khalifah (stewards), we’re responsible for the environment, people, and resources. Islam covers social, environmental, and economic sustainability—from fairness and justice to avoiding waste and sharing wealth

  1. Social Sustainability:
    • Khalifah (Vicegerency) – Humans are responsible for maintaining balance on Earth.
    • Shura (Consultation) – Decision-making must be participatory and just.
    • Amanah (Trust & Responsibility) – Leadership and governance must be ethical.
    • Rahmatan lil ‘Alamin (Mercy to all creation) – Islam promotes peace, justice, and welfare for all.
  2. Environmental Sustainability:
    • No harm, no infliction of harm – Resources must be used responsibly.
    • Mizan (Balance) – Ecological stability must be maintained.
    • Tahrim al-Israf (Prohibition of Wastefulness) – Avoid excessive consumption and destruction.
    • Hima (Protected Areas) – Islam encourages conservation of natural habitats.
  3. Economic Sustainability:
    • Wealth is a means, not an end – Islam promotes ethical earning and spending.
    • Zakat (Almsgiving) & Sadaqah (Charity) – Redistribution of wealth to reduce poverty.
    • Waqf (Endowment) – Long-term economic sustainability through community-based assets.
    • Prohibition of Riba (Interest) – Ethical finance and trade to prevent economic exploitation.

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