Islamic Responses to Environmental Protection and Sustainability: Principles and Contemporary Applications

Abstract

The study explores the need of environmental sustainability in Islam through investigating basic sources of Islam and their applicability in contemporary era. The research highlights basic principles like mizan, khilafah and amana which make part of the Islamic concept of the environment. The Quran and Hadith guide that it is ma’s responsibility to protect the environment and keep it in balance. The article also focuses the applicability of these issues in the modern age where the world is facing the range of environmental concerns like climate change, water crisis, deforestation and pollution. The practical application of Islamic ethics and law, the study explores the human responsibility to protect the environment. The study also involves the understanding of the Islamic finance and investments for green projects like green sukuk, eco-mosques and charities for improving environment. It is a qualitative approach and data is collected through secondary sources; books, articles and online sources. The study explores the possibility for all Muslims to make advanced strategies and techniques to include the understanding of environmental protection and its importance in line with Islamic teachings.