Get involved with the Islamic environmental movement!

Islamic Foundation for and Environmental Sciences (IFEES) is the first established Muslim organization to articulate on Islamic perspectives on environmental conservation and preservation. The organization spreads awareness by providing educational materials, and composing multiple publications. IFEES privately organize numerous conservation activities around the world. In addition the IFEES provides consultation to organizations wishing to pursue similar events.

Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a nonprofit 501(c)(4), grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. CAIR is America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, with regional offices nationwide and in Canada. The national headquarters is located on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Through media relations, lobbying, education and advocacy, CAIR puts forth an Islamic perspective to ensure the Muslim voice is represented. In offering this perspective, CAIR seeks to empower the American Muslim community and encourage their participation in political and social activism.

Slide Source Summary of information 2, 3 • Islamic Paths; Serving the Islamic World , Three Article providing detailed definition of the term , Aspects of Shahada - http://www.islamic- uncovering underlying points, and their implication on an Islamic paths.org/Home/English/Discover/Pillars/Shahada/Three lifestyle. A portray of the central and integral nature of shahada in _Aspects.htm Islamic theology. Including other relevant scripture. • The Confession of a Muslim (Shahada) - http://www.themuslimwoman.com/chooseyourpath/conf ession.htm 4 • What Are the Five Pillars of ?- http://www.islam- Basic description of the and their respective guide.com/ch3-16.htm implication on outlining an Islamic lifestyle. Including relevant • The Five Pillars of Islam- scripture and detailed discussion. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/worl d_religions/islam_pillars.shtml • 5 Pillars of Islam and Application of Faith - http://www.themodernreligion.com/basic/islam_pillars.h tm

5 CORRUPTION, POLLUTION AND HUMAN ACTIVITY Tutorial on Islamic environmental principles. - http://www.ifees.org/tut_cor.htm

ISLAM AND ECOLOGY by Marjorie Hope and James This article forms part of a book-in-progress on the Young -http://www.crosscurrents.org/islamecology.htm potential for an effective ecological ethic in several major religions, tentatively entitled The New Alliance: Faith and Ecology. This short excerpt portrays the concept that at the center of Islam is a “ charge to protect the natural world -- a world that reflects the higher reality of the transcendent God.” Muslim Way: ISLAM: THE RELIGION OF UNIVERSAL Article on the roots of the ecological problem in the context of HARMONY, Islamic perspective. Focusing on Humankind’s position in existence, http://www.muslimway.org/Religion/religionuniversalharm and Islamic views of nature. ony.htm 6 "Toward an Ecological Consciousness”, An Ecological Portrayal of Islamic principle on natural balance. Defines the Reading of the Qur’anic Understanding of Creation - relationship between humankind the rest of creation in the context of http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=1632 Islamic scripture. Describes current conditions as out of balance. IFEES, GUARDIANS OF THE NATURAL ORDER - Islamic Scripture that outlines the Islamic approach to environmental http://www.ifees.org/jour_art_guard.htm protection.

Balance - Tutorial on Islamic environmental principles. http://www.ifees.org/tut_bal.htm 7 Definition of the relationship between Islam and the natural order within the context of the fallow questions: What is nature? How is The Natural Sciences - nature knowable? How is nature to be used? The first is a question of http://www.masnet.org/history.asp?id=1035 metaphysics; the second, of epistemology or science of nature; the third, of axiology and ethics. In the view of Islam, the three parts are interdependent. The answer given to one is not only relevant to but determines the other two. Together, the three inquiries constitute an integral theory of nature peculiar to Islam. Towards an Islamic Jurisprudence of the Environment - Scriptural verses to define the Categories of the Relationship http://www.islamonline.net/english/Contemporary/2002/08/ Between Human Beings and the Environment. Highlighting on the Article02a.shtml#1 concepts of Vicegerent (Khilafah), Subjection (Taskhir), and "Inhabitation" (I'mar).

8 Environmental Protection in Islam - Article expressing the importance of conservation of the natural http://www.islamset.com/env/section5.html environment within the context of Islamic perspective. Highlighting the status of the environment as a product of the relationship between human activity and natural degradation. The significance of these concepts in relevant scripture. Science and Spirituality: Islamic View of Creation Life – http://www.Experiancefestival.com/a/science_and_Spiritual ity/id/50457

Islam in the United States, Animals in Islam - A brief discussion on Islam's views on the treatment of animals. http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/islam_in_the_us/2379 Portrays the concept that the may not have many 0 and protective organizations. However, within the tenets of Islam are found strong support and guidelines for the protection and treatment of animals. 9 Gardens, nature and Conservation in Islam - Detail on the disposition of the natural world in Islam. This short http://www.muslimheritage.com/topics/default.cfm?articleI article details Islamic scripture on the nature of the environment as a D=313 gift from God. Hits one the need for conservation. Dr. Abdullah Naseef, The Muslim Declaration on Detailed essay on creation, defining the unity of Gods creation and Nature - humankinds duty of environmental stewardship. Investigation of the http://www.geocities.com/mutmainaa/food/muslim_nature. fine components of responsibility tied to ecological stewardship in html an Islamic context. 10 Doctrinal and Modern Ethical Resource for Ecological Definition of Khalifa in the context of Islamic scripture. A detail on Concern in the Islamic Religion - the usage of the term in Islamic scripture within the context of http://hollys7.tripod.com/religionandecology/id5.html environmental ethics. Islam and Ecological Concern - Description of the doctrine of humankind as a "khalifah," or divinely http://www.creationethics.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=we appointed representative, on behalf of . bpage&page_id=27 11 Ozdemir, Ph.D, An Islamic Approach to the Summary of Islamic environmental ethics. Islamic principles Environment - concerning the environment. An attempt to define how http://www.crescentlife.com/spirituality/islamic_approach_ regard the environment, or how they should regard it. to_environment.htm Islam and the Environment, Theory and Practice - The paper discusses some aspects of the industrialization effects on http://www.theamericanmuslim.org/2003sept_comments.ph the natural environment in the Middle East in general. While Islam p?id=380_0_22_0_C as a religion has a deep sense of respect and consideration for the natural environment (Izzi Dien, 1990), the current status quo in Muslim countries is not noticeably different to that in the rest of the world. The paper submits that this is because industrial culture has overtaken traditional culture leading to the prevalence of materialistic values over the intrinsic.

The paper maintains that Islam provides a paradigm solution for many forms of environmental degradation, including that of water distribution. The proposal does not preclude other, non-Islamic, regional states from a fair share of water, nor does it deny that international law is the main arbitrator in resolving disputes. However the paper underlines Islam's role as an important potential ground for settling disputes from which international law may proceed. The examples discussed are only models and the author acknowledges that other cities such as Beirut, Baghdad, Teheran, and Jerusalem also warrant study. (Description by author) Towards an Islamic Jurisprudence of the Environment* This paper aims at formulating a coherent and systematic al-Bi’ah fil-Islam - jurisprudence of the environment based on the Islamic revealed http://www.islamonline.net/english/Contemporary/2002/08/ knowledge and heritage. The latter reflects the practical Article02.shtml experience in the field and, therefore, forms the ground for a positive relationship with the environment. Within the Islamic world-view, this positive relationship is perceived as an act of faith which comes in line with the essential role of human beings on earth; to worship the One and Only God (Allah). Therefore, our relationship with the environment should be regulated in the field of jurisprudence.

In addition, the paper explores how the Islamic world-view takes care of the different components of the environment, each separately. Finally, there is a discussion of the aims [] of the Shari`ah, where the aims are reconsidered. (Description by author)

Image Credits Slide Description Source 1 Calligraphy http://homepage.virgin.net/hab.m/BISMILLAH.JPG 2 Man praying http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38433000/jpg/_38433473_pray300.jpg 4 Columns http://www.artareas.com/ArtAreas/home.nsf/4247a371d13148d385256a4400070222/43732b1c5418cfdb85 256d3f001caae5/$FILE/Pillars.jpg 5 Pollution http://www.ycsi.net/users/reversespins/pollution.jpg 6 Leaves http://www.digitalcamera.jp/contest/select/001015/02.jpg 7 Shell with Allah members.tripod.com/.../ moreadvices2/id22.htm 8 Bird http://www.uaekitten.com/digital_art/pics/brd_waterbrd.jpg 9 Kids in nature http://boes.org/gallery/images/eveningch.jpg 10 Tree Source not available 11 Wildlife Picture by Aroba Hafeez 12 Tree stump Picture by Aroba Hafeez