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For instance, the Qur’an illustrates the signs of God in nature: “Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and earth, and the alternation of the night and the day, and the [great] ships which sail through the sea with that which benefits people, and what Allah has sent down from the heavens of rain, giving life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness and dispersing therein every [kind of] moving creature, and [His] directing of the winds and the clouds controlled between the heaven and the earth are signs for a people who use reason [6] .” Likewise, the Qur’an warns against corruption and mismanagement of the environment: “Corruption has appeared throughout the land and sea by [reason of] what the hands of people have earned so He may let them taste part of [the consequence of] what they have done that perhaps they will return [to righteousness] [7] .” In addition, the Qur’an frequently warns against corruption or mischief and encourages preservation and improvement: “And when he goes away, he strives throughout the land to cause corruption therein and destroy crops and animals.

And Allah does not like corruption [8] .” Prophetic Traditions (Hadith) on the Environment Apart from the Qur’anic verses, there are several Hadith, which offers valuable insights into environmental ethics and practices in Islam. The Prophet’s teachings emphasize conservation, responsible use of resources, and compassion for all living beings.

By following the examples and teachings of the (PBUH), Muslims are encouraged to adopt practices that protect and sustain the environment, reflecting their faith in everyday actions.

The (PBUHH) stressed the importance of conserving resources and avoiding waste: “The Messenger of Allah passed by Sa’d when he was performing ablution, and he said: ‘What is this extravagance?’ He said: ‘Can there be any extravagance in ablution?’ He said: ‘Yes, even if you are on the bank of a flowing river [9] .'” The (PBUHH) encouraged planting trees and engaging in agriculture: Allah’s Messenger (PBUHH) said, “There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him [10] .” The (PBUHH) showed great compassion for animals and advocated for their protection: The people said, “O Allah’s Messenger ( PBUHH )!