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With it He produces for you corn, olives, date-palms, grapes, and every kind of fruit: Verily in this is a sign for those who give thought.” Holy Qur’an (Nahl 16:10-11) “And He has set up on the earth mountains standing firm, lest it should shake with you; and rivers and roads; that you may guide yourselves;” Holy Qur’an (Nahl 16:15) “And the things on this earth which He has multiplied in varying colors (and qualities): Verily in this is a Sign for men who celebrate the praises of Allah (in gratitude).” Holy Qur’an (Nahl 16:13) “It is He Who has made the sea subject, that you may eat thereof flesh that is fresh and tender, and that you may extract therefrom ornaments to wear; and you see the ships therein that plough the waves, that you may seek (thus) of the bounty of Allah and that you may be grateful.” Holy Qur’an (Nahl 16:14) “If you would count up the favours of Allah, never would you be able to number them: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” Holy Qur’an (Nahl 16:18) In this collection of verses, the Holy Qur’an describes the environment in a marvelous way, and joins its different components; viz., man, earth, air, atmosphere, rivers, seas, rain, clouds, plants, animals, birds, fishes, etc., in one circumstance and a perfect, as well as, complex formation serving a particular and interrelated purpose.

Hence, all this is meant for the interest and welfare of man, and for the protection of the environment.

In this connection, the Holy Qur’an warns and cautions those who destroy and pollute the environment, thus: “And do no mischief on the earth, after it has been set in order…” Holy Qur’an (A’raf 7:56) In another instance, the Holy Qur’an describes those who spread corruption on the earth and play with the life system on land, as well as in the sea, as wicked and evil people; the Holy Qur’an states: “Corruption has appeared in the land and the sea on account of what the hands of men have wrought…” Holy Qur’an (Rum 30:41) “When he turns his back, his aim everywhere is to spread mischief through the earth and destroy crops and cattle…” Holy Qur’an (Baqarah 2:205) Indeed, from these above verses, we will be able to understand Islam’s concern towards the animal world, as well as for all the living environment.

It addresses man and presents him with major formula on how to live with the other creatures who live in the same environment as himself in order to be able to put them at his service and disposal; however, by Allah’s permission.