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Carbon free revelations: Muslim or not, these 10 Quranic quotes on #EcoIslam will

For Muslims the Qur'an is the ultimate green-guide. Believed to be a sublime revelation with remark read by Muslims for spirituality. But it is not limited to only that. In the Islamic faith, faith in the enviro

and indeed God, since Muslims believe He created all. The Qur'an therefore, doesn't just link belief and keeping a pet. The Qur'an glorifies nature and wildlife as an earthly heaven, a mirror to the lush Ethics and equilibrium are key ingredients to peace (salaam) and even vegetarian living. H #EcoIslam is really about.

1. Anti-Corruption Police

Living a balanced, moderate life is easy to say, harder to follow through. Even Muslims-the wealthie purely 'off the land'. Yet this doesn't detract from the verses: "...And do not desire corruption in the land. Indeed, God does not like corruptors. " Qur'an 28:77

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"...And do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption."Qur'an, 2:60

Think about it How many forms of corruption are there? Crime, political fraud, illegal banking systems, theft, list littering, deforestation, toxic waste and pesticides. Sure, these are hardly equivalent to lives too, a fact. That is what the Qur'an is alarming readers about. Corruption in our country, here in England, is when we see landfills galore and then expec

there are homeless people in our towns and we walk past hoping that it's they who won't see us. In the end, when we don't restore these things to harmony we only end up polluting our own little bu catastrophes are self-inflicted; "corruption has appeared throughout the land and sea by w wake-up call, people are told these catastrophic processes can heal and eliminate social a respect for nature. "...So... let them taste part of (the consequences of) what they have done that perhaps they will return (to

2. Call Yourself A Human?

"Indeed, We (God) offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains, and they declined to be it. Indeed, he was unjust and ignorant. (Qur'an 33:72) )pronounced kha-leaf-ah. This is a magnific In Arabic the word for earthling is Khalifa ( 'friend of Earth' and viceroy, although it all boils down to Stewardship. Human beings are the that we have the responsibility to care for our planet, to give it a hug and a health check now

"And it is He (God) who has made you successors (khala'ifa)upon the earth and has raised some of you above through what He has given you. Indeed, your Lord is swift in penalty; but indeed, He is Forgiving and

Notes Interestingly, this idea of humans being 'successors' or stewards resonates in the Bible, particularly Genesis verses the earliest humans alive are taught to sow and reap from the fields, in order of its beauty. The Torah too instructs its followers with a job description similar to a noble

Muslims are supposed to hold this responsibility deeply. We are not the masters but we have been g corruption and pollution abuses their power and has violated this trust. Such a person fails as a Hum

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3. Ending Poverty
"And you do not encourage one another to feed the poor." (Qur'an, 89:18)

There are so many modern ways to end poverty. I really believe there is enough man-power, resour moolah) to end poverty the world over. But for personal and political reasons, we might donate once a year, and think that's enough. It is good, but it is not enough. I hear so many apologies from Muslims like 'you can only give to Islamic charities' and 'donate to order of priorities under the Islamic social system, human life comes first, then preserving that you cannot have one complete without the other. Many orphans around the world are waiting for a kind person to sponsor them. "No! But you do not honour the orphan." (Qur'an, 89:17)

Honouring orphans? An orphan is without a father to financially support him/her. By giving a monthly person, you give a life. You also raise their status because you're sponsoring their education, their f child potentially dies. God is saying that most people do not really care. Remember those priorities: An educated child has more opportunities so God exclaims, honour them! And remember the upon him, that anyone who supports an orphan will live in close proximity to him, in heaven.

Another point in poverty, inheritance. Endless troubles are created because people who don't under who gets what. This is 'unIslamic', leading to more social inequity. God tells believers to discard the their due, "[But] you consume inheritance, devouring [it] altogether," (Qur'an 89:17).

Action plan - Some of the ways to end poverty You could set up a standing order to your local charity Ask your masjid to give one month's donations to the poorest in your neighbourhood Sponsor an orphan - if you want to know how please comment Start a 'buddy' system where you 'babysit' an impoverished teen for a month

Petition your local council repeatedly to support and house the homeless-they are not a burde

In Islam charity is prioritised to the most needy and the closest. If there is a single mum on your stre

where you donation should be headed. If a child you know lives below the standard, can't afford sch

dinners, that is your obligation too. So you see, ending poverty globally is a challenge that can be do

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neighbourhoods first.

4. Preservation of Water

Another way of ending poverty is to provide clean water where it's needed. This doesn't have to be a

chip in 5 for a community well abroad, your home country perhaps. Tell people to reuse their plasti fundraising. Save water in your own homes by fixing leaky taps and request that the masjid caps wa

Water is a huge life-providing theme in the Qur'an. God talks about how He creates life through wate and oceans that are homes for so many creatures.

"And Allah has sent down rain from the sky and given life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness. Indeed in 16:65)

In the Qur'an, God uses the analogy of life and death for Muslims to recognise the value of water. P that one day people will wage war over rivers of gold. He was talking about water. We have taps tha overflows while people wait for the rains. Third-world countries in desert climates are counting on us

By starting something simple like a well-fundraiser you kickstart a chain reaction that will motivate o mosque a Green Mosque for following the prophetic Eco-Wudhu and preserving water. Whomever plant crops, fruits and trees for generations.

"And We have sent down blessed rain from the sky and made grow thereby gardens and grain from the harve

As water is another natural creation, Muslims believe it belongs to God and nobody can m water for all.

5. Gardens of Paradise

The Qur'an contains lots of horticultural information which science has reaffirmed by more than 90% Torah, Quranic plants are mentioned in detail with the medicinal properties of herbs being highlighte the nutrition available from natural produce as an encouragement to eat healthily: "And it is He who sends down rain from the sky, and We produce thereby the growth of all things.

arranged in layers. And from the palm trees - of its emerging fruit are clusters hanging low. And [We produce]

pomegranates, similar yet varied. Look at [each of] its fruit when it yields and [at] its ripening. Indeed in tha 6:99)

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Among the plants mentioned in the Qur'an there is garlic, grapes, pomegranate, herbs, mustard, a variety of trees including the cedar and the acacia flower. What do we learn from this? Plants are already part of our diet so there's not much impetus to start step further. The Eco Muslim

I am pro-gardening and will always encourage readers to grow something. Anything. At the lea pollination and eco-systems.

Cut a tree, plant a tree. For every bouquet of flowers you give, plant flower seeds; at least onc grow fruit trees with your kids. Grow stuff man! Build an eco-system by filling hanging baskets with luscious compost or peat. Needless to say, increase your intake of heavenly greens and fruits.

Finally, take time out to appreciate the beauty of meadows and foliage around you. These mom Muslims, they are moments of connection to the Creator. But you can take it however you wan

6. Treating Animals With Dignity

"And there is no creature on [or within] the earth or bird that flies with its wings except [that they are] Register a thing. Then unto their Lord they will be gathered." (Qur'an, 6:38) http://quran.com/6/38

God uses the word 'community' (umma) to describe the similarity between people and animals. We There is a beauty and majesty in the innate construct of swimmings shoals of fish or flocks of birds d

penguins learn parenting skills? How do baby turtles know to head to water? For Muslims, this answ

It's a sad reality that animal rights are grossly violated throughout the Muslim world. Violence like hu animal species are extinct. Imagine those animals were ethnicity groups, could you really accept all I don't think so.

In many countries animals are needlessly killed or eaten without health considerations. For true Mus is unlawful (haram); it's very unhealthy. A few animals cannot be consumed under Islamic law and a the exception of an attack (think poisonous snakes!) The city shepherd I know that Muslims know their faith is about being kind to animals. But what about a chick treating cats with love so they are not scared? What about giving back what is taken from The Bee and the honey it makes: A whole chapter in the Qur'an is dedicated to bees (An-

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nectar into honey. People are not supposed to disrupt honeycombs or knock down 'live' hi yellow coloured flowers to help bees collect nectar or supporting a bee farm.

Zabiha animals: In Islamic law animals like cattle and poultry are lawful to eat because they are hea consumed (see Mai'dah, 5:4). For an Islamic slaughtered the animals needs healthy grazing without roam and then prepared for slaughtering (zabiha).

The Zabiha method involves covering the animal's eyes and reading God's name (takbir) to help the animal may be Zabiha but it will not be lawful (halal) to eat.

Muslims do not have to eat meat. Vegetarianism is an option in Islamic law and eating less meat is t

Doing more: Request your masjid to sponsor an endangered animal which students can get updates

cosmetic company tests on animals, don't use it. It might not save hundreds of animals or shut the c contributing to a monster process. You are the one with the ethics.

7. Eating Wholesome
Eat and drink from the provision of Allaah, and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption." (

Halal food actually tastes better. There is more attentive cooking involved in a halal meal flat. A strong Islamic rule is to eat in moderation and drink in moderation. Food tech (home ec) lessons w of fruit/veg a day is optimum, and 6-10 glasses of water is ideal. The Sahaba diet: Muslims fast for 30 days of the lunar year. For the remaining months, a the body in check. The Companions (sahaba) of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him

Many of them had strong muscles and toned bodies, ready to dig and build for others. Laz All major faith groups have some form of "consumption control" because binge-eating spoils the hum designed to fast so Muslims feel they have a headstart in this soul-food.

Islamic etiquette tells Muslims to follow a formula concerning food: We say God's name when eating we eat slowly, chew slowly, eat smaller portions, sip water 3x, sit for eating and drinking, we share o How to eat Go vegetarian for a month every year to improve your diet Your body is not a bin so stop filling it with junk food Recognise Zabiha vs. Halal: Zabiha is Islamic and Halal is organic. You need both Keep to your ethics by checking food labels-support poorer countries and buy more local

Don't bother with fancy diets. Make a food chart of what you should be eating and follow that 5

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8. Patching The Ozone

The ozone "hole" over the Antarctica is a phenomenon whereby the stratosphere is thinned out (it's CFC's, halons and freons. These have been banned since the 1970s but we still lose a few percenti thinning means the earth is losing its protective layer. Islam's 14-thousand-year-old book mentions the atmosphere in embracing language: "And We made the sky a protected ceiling (canopy), but they, from its signs, are turning away." (Qur'an,

"It is Allah who made for you the earth a place of settlement and the sky a ceiling and formed you and things. That is Allah, your Lord; then blessed is Allah , Lord of the worlds." (Qur'an, 40:64)

Finding a band-aid God has wrapped the earth with atmosphere and people have burned it away. Restoring it neutralising toxic gases/radiation. It is asking a lot from billions of people yet I believe it is the only w

Fight existing organisations that pollute the most and get politically involved to shake up g on the agenda but not many have the courage to follow-through. Nuclear plants and factor pollution and waste, we cannot always defeat those. But doing our individual part can collectively he

9. Understanding The Creation

After reading such a variety of information from the Qu'ran, it's time to look at #EcoIslam ideas as a open to anyone not afraid to read. This is what the Qur'an also says... The Art in Design (and the Design in Art)

"Do you not see that Allah sends down rain from the sky and makes it flow as springs [and rivers] in the earth

colours; then they dry and you see them turned yellow; then He makes them [scattered] debris. Indeed in tha understanding." (Qur'an, 39:21)

Tectonic plates and mountain 'pegs'

"And He has cast into the earth firmly set mountains, lest it shift with you, and [made] rivers and roads, that

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Travelling on sea

"He released the two seas, meeting [side by side]; Between them is a barrier [so] neither of them transgress

Weather patterns

"And it is He who sends the winds as good tidings before His mercy until, when they have carried heavy rainc down rain therein and bring forth thereby [some] of all the fruits. Thus will We bring forth the dead; perhaps

"It is Allah who sends the winds, and they stir the clouds and spread them in the sky however He wills, and H

emerge from within them. And when He causes it to fall upon whom He wills of His servants, immediately the

"It is He who shows you lightening, [causing] fear and aspiration, and generates the heavy clouds." (13:12)

All these verses are amazing starting points for activism. Environmental welfare is describ naturally Muslims are going to act on them, right? I mean, to say that being The Eco Musli real integral part of my faith.

By reading these verses it should at the very least make you aware of Islam's harmonious core. Livi human beings is one of the Islamic commands of God.

10. Respecting The Creator

So Who is God? "Call upon Allah or call upon the Most Merciful. Whichever [name] you call

A world without God No belief at all is like saying there's no morality or no social code: the system cracks. In Islam, Qura authority and the ego becomes the ultimate religion. Such a world inevitably destroys itself and beco in various Quranic verses.

If a person has no belief, one has to question where the morality comes from. Logic tells us to respe health, livelihood. It's our planet. All things come from the ground and The Eco Muslim policy is to w

Appreciating the universal system, from quarks to quasars, the Qur'an says be a thinker, reflect, me others, pass the good vibes on.

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Finally, regardless of your faith, ask yourself: have I improved my life and the lives of those Peace + eco-jihad. Zaufishan, The Eco Muslim Check out more green Deen info: + 10 Green Ahadith, Ecological Advice From Prophet Muhammad + Halal Food Delivered To Dorms At A Click

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