4. CONTENTS
o ISLAMIC POINT OF VIEW ABOUT ENVIRONMENT
o Environment
o Environmental changes
o CRITICAL ISSUES are
o Air Pollution
o Soil Pollution
o Water pollution
o Noise Pollution
o SOLUTIONS
5. ACCORDING TO ISLAM
ALLAH SAYS (which means):
"But seek, through that which Allah has given
you, the home of the Hereafter; and (yet), do
not forget your share of the world. And do good
as Allah has done good to you. And desire not
corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not
like corruptors. " [Quran 28:77]
7. ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES
change or disturbance of the environment caused by human
influences or natural ecological processes. Environmental change can
include any number of things, including natural disasters, human
interference, or animal interaction. Environmental change does not only
encompass physical changes, but things like an infestation of invasive
species is also environmental change
10. AIR POLLUTION
๏ต It occurs due to
๏ต Excessive burning of fuel
๏ต Releases a huge amount of chemical substances
11. CAUSES OF AIR POLLUTION
๏ต Burning of Fossil Fuels:
๏ต Agricultural activities:
๏ต Exhaust from factories and industries
๏ต Mining operations
๏ต Indoor air pollution
12. EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION
๏ต Respiratory and heart problems
๏ต Global warming
๏ต Acid Rain
๏ต Effect on Wildlife
๏ต Depletion of Ozone layer
13. Soil
Sand is for fun and soil is for life;
We are polluting soil means we are polluting our lives
14. SOIL POLLUTION
๏ต Soil pollution occurs due to incorporation of unwanted
chemicals in the soil due to human activities
18. Water pollution:
Pollution of water occurs when substances that will modify
the water in negative fashion are discharged in it
19. Sources of water pollution:
๏ต Point source pollution
๏ต Non Point source pollution
20. Causes of water pollution:
๏ต Industrial waste
๏ต Sewage and waste water
๏ต Burning of fossil fuels
๏ต Chemical fertilizers and pesticides
๏ต Global warming
๏ต Radioactive waste
๏ต Animal waste
21. Effects of water pollution:
๏ต The food chain damage
๏ต Diseases can spread with polluted water
๏ต Acid rain
๏ต Pollutants in the water will alter the overall chemistry of water
๏ต Marine food source are contaminated
๏ต Altered water temperatures (due to human actions) can kill the marine life
23. Noise pollution:
Noise pollution takes place when there is either excessive
amount of noise or an unpleasant sound that causes
temporary disruption in the natural balance.
24. Causes of Noise Pollution:
๏ต Industrialization
๏ต Poor Urban Planning
๏ต Social Events
๏ต Transportation
๏ต Construction Activities
๏ต Household Chores
25. Effects of Noise Pollution:
๏ต Hearing Problems
๏ต Health Issues
๏ต Sleeping Disorders
๏ต Cardiovascular Issues
๏ต Trouble Communicating
๏ต Effect on Wildlife
26.
27. Save Energy
๏ต Set thermostat of geasors according to season, i.e.,
summer or winter
๏ต Install fluorescent bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs
๏ต Unplug appliances when you're not using them.
๏ต Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible.
๏ต Use a drying rack or clothesline instead of machine
drying.
28. Save Water
๏ต Grow drought-tolerant native plants in your garden.
๏ต Donโt use too much water for car or house washing
๏ต Keep the tap closed when water is not used during
washing like mouth or hand washings
๏ต Dispose off of waste properly
29. Skip Bottled Water
๏ต Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying
bottled water.
๏ต Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum
rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work.
30. Make your own cleaning supplies
๏ต You can make very effective, non-toxic cleaning
products whenever you need them. All you need are a
few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar,
lemon, and soap.
31. Use public mode of transportation:
๏ต Encourage people to use more and more public modes
of transportation to reduce pollution
32. Reuse and Recycle of items
๏ต Do not throw away items that are of no use to you. In-
fact reuse them for some other purpose.