Environmental Lecture

Towards Caring for the Environment
By Faraz Khan

at ICPC after 'Esha.
Friday, May 15, 2009

The Islamic sources on the preservation of the environment are very clear. There is ample evidence in the Quran - over 700 verses that relate humans to their environment. The Prophet Muhammad was reported to care for all the creation of God. The Qur'an quotes that he was sent only as a mercy to all the universe (not just mankind).

However, Muslims behavior have been very confusing if not dismissal in regards to the environmentalism and the green movement. Many Muslims perceive environmentalism as another Western agenda to conquer Muslim minds. However, a sad future looms over us if we fail to understand and act to preserve the very fabric of life we are destroying collectively as a human race. James Speth and other scientists have mentioned that in order to destroy life on this planet we simply have to continue living the way we live our lives today.

So how and where do Muslims fit into this environmentalism phenomena? Are these environmental threats such as global warming, deforestation, acid rain, desertification, real? What about recycling stuff, eating organic food, and lowering carbon footprint? How can American Muslims make a difference in greening of America and the world?

Find out more on Friday Night at ICPC (May 15th, 2009).
Muslim Environmental Ethics