An Approach Towards Eradicating Environmental Pollution in the Context of Islamic Teachings

Abstract

All praises are for Allah, the creator of the universe, who created it to be so charming, full of beauty and delicacy that anyone is stunned to see its splendor. Allah, the Lord of the universe, made the whole set of universe, the earth and the sky, a complete unity among both and kept the systems operating in it connected with each other. The environment which was created for mankind and its thriving existence is a splendid example of Allah’s creation and its protection is extremely important in the existence and survival of this universe. In view of this importance, Allah Almighty gave the children of Adam great blessings like green and lush mountains, valleys, gardens, charming vast seas, and blue skies. Allah Almighty made this planet a testing ground for human beings. Allah, the Exalted, granted this world to man and left it up to man to choose whether to make it a paradise or to make it a hell while living in it. The authority of both of them was superseded by the caste of Bani Adam and the advantages and disadvantages of both were also explained to human beings. The things around man, for example, birds, streams, trees, buildings, people together make the environment of man. And if all these things remain in accordance with natural principles and are utilized in a proper manner, then the human environment will remain in a better state. Finest examples of this conduct can be extracted from the Seerah of Holy Prophet (PBUH). He accentuated the fact that natural resources are not overexploited. He promoted and highlighted the practice of sustainable consumption and encouraged planting. But through the invention made by man in the course of history where the provision of facilities for human life became available, the natural environment changed. Due to this change, environmental pollution started and the map of the whole world changed. Current most dangerous and alarming environmental hazards include global warming, soil contamination, desertification and deforestation etc. Since the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ cover all aspects of human life, there is a need to remedy this environmental pollution by applying these Islamic teachings.