Corruption has appeared on earth and at sea because of what the hands of men have wrought; in order that God may make them taste the consequences of their actions; so that they might return. (Qur’an30:41)

1. THE
ENVIRONMENT
AND ISLAM
BY : H Y D E R I M R A N S H A I K H

2. INTRODUCTION
Many People believe that Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) did not speak
about the environment and climate change, but this is untrue. Our relationship with
nature is a very important part of Islam. We are the caretakers of this earth. This is a
trust Allah has given us and we have not been doing a very good job at protecting it.
“Corruption has appeared on earth and at sea because of what the
hands of men have wrought; in order that God may make them
the consequences of their actions; so that they might
30:41)
• There are many things that we can do to save the environment.
• Please help and think about us kids, our future depends on it.
Here are 10 things that we can start doing today,
Insha’Allah.

3. 1. THE THREE R`S: RECYCLE, REDUCE
AND REUSE
“O children of Adam, take your adornment
at every masjid, and eat and drink, but be
not excessive. Indeed, He likes not those
who commit excess.” (Qur’an 7:31)

4. 2. PLANT MORE TREES AND USE LESS PAPER.
•This will encourage growth, repair, and clean the
air.
Anas (RA) reported that the Prophet SAW
said,
“If a Muslim plants a tree or sows seeds,
and then a bird, or a person or
an animal eats from it, it is regarded as a

5. 3. DON’T USE CARS FOR SHORT
DISTANCES AND CARPOOL MORE.
• Cars are harmful, because of their emissions and
cause air pollution and weaken the ozone layer.
• The extraction methods of Oil (used to create fuel for
our cars) are dangerous for the environment and the
natural environment.
“And We made the sky a protected
ceiling (canopy), but they, from its
are turning away.” (Qur’an 21:32)

6. 4. SAVE WATER.
•Water is quickly becoming scarce and
undrinkable in many parts of the world.
•We should learn to conserve water as much as
possible, especially while bathing or making
wudu.
The Prophet (SAW) said, “Even if there is a
flowing stream, still don’t waste
water.”(Muslim)

7. 5. CONSUME LESS ENERGY
•Use less heating and air conditioning
•Turn off lights and equipment when not in use
•Dry your clothing on a line inside and outside
•These are simple tips, but will go a long way!
“We have not created the heavens and
the earth and all that is between them
carelessly. We have not created them
for truth.” (Quran 44:38-39)

8. 6. EAT MORE VEGETABLES AND LESS MEAT.
• Cows release a large amount of methane gas and it is
more damaging to the ozone layer than Carbon
Dioxide.
• We should also fast more, like the Prophet Muhammad
SAW who used to fast on Mondays and Thursdays,
Insha’Allah.
• Consuming less will reduce waste and pollution.
“Eat and drink from the provision of Allah,
do not commit abuse on the earth,
corruption.” (Qur’an, 2:60)

9. 7. USE BIODEGRADABLE PRODUCTS
• Use products and packaging that break down easily.
• Did you know that a single water bottle could take more than
500 years to break down?
• One million marine animals die every year, because of the
plastic in the ocean.
• We are in an environmental crisis and we are not paying
enough attention, Subhan’Allah.
“…So… let them taste part of (the
of) what they have done that perhaps they
return (to righteousness).” (Qur’an 30:41)

10. 8. COME BACK TO A NATURAL WAY OF LIFE
• We must live so that we are not dependent on artificial things.
• Power plants and factories create pollution in the air, land, and
water.
• We must fix what is broken and make sure that we protect what
is left. This is our job from Allah.
“And it is He (God) who has made you successors
(khala’ifa) upon the earth and has raised some of
above others in degrees [of rank] that He may try
through what He has given you. Indeed, your Lord
swift in penalty; but indeed, He is Forgiving and
Merciful.” (Qur’an 6:165).

11. 9. TELL PEOPLE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE.
•Know and discuss the facts, so that people are
aware and we make better decisions.
"By time, Indeed, mankind is in loss,
for those who have believed and done
righteous deeds and advised each other
truth and advised each other to
(Qur’an 103:1-3)

12. 10. TURN BACK TO ALLAH.
• We should attach ourselves to the Qur’an and Sunnah to seek guidance and
help.
• Allah explains everything in the Qur’an of how we can help the Earth and
ourselves, as you can see from all the verses I found.
• We just need to be those that ask Him and look for His signs, Insha’Allah. He
can change everything and heal this Earth in a blink of an eye, we just have to
become the people that deserve it, are thankful, and act right like He wants.
“It is Allah who made for you the earth a place of
settlement and the sky a ceiling and formed you
and perfected your forms and provided you with
good things. That is Allah, your Lord; then
is Allah , Lord of the worlds.” (Qur’an, 40:64)

13. IF WE MAKE THESE SIMPLE CHANGES,
WE WILL HELP THE ENVIRONMENT.
• This is Allah’s creation and a trust we have been given. Please make changes
and help to protect it and our future.
• Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) said about the land: “Partake of it gladly, so long as
you are a benefactor, not a despoiler; a cultivator, not a destroyer.”
May Allah always guide us and make it easy for us, Ameen.
“And it is He who sends the winds as good tidings before
mercy until, when they have carried heavy rainclouds, We
drive them to a dead land and We send down rain therein
and bring forth thereby [some] of all the fruits. Thus will
bring forth the dead; perhaps you may be reminded.”
(Qur’an 7:57)

14. DOCUMENTARIES
Want to know more about the environment and climate change?
Check out these Documentaries:
• The Corporation
Vanishing of the Bees
• Before the Flood
• BBC Earth and BBC Life
• Fed Up
• Hungry For Change
• Food Inc.
These can all be found online and on your media platforms.