In this regard...

In this regard, the Holy Qur’an holds man responsible for environmental pollution, by saying: “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) And, also, it addresses man and encourages him to protect nature and lead the healthiest of lives, when it says: “And do no mischief on the earth, after it has been set in order…” Holy Qur’an (A‘raf 7:56) “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) Exhortation on Purity: The most clear process of protecting the human environment is Islamic guidance toward educating man on purity, cleanliness and the call for purifying the body, clothes, utensils, etc.; the Almighty Lord says: “And your garments keep from stain!” Holy Qur’an (Muddathir 74:4) “…and if you are under an obligation to perform a total ablution, then wash (yourselves)…” Holy Qur’an (Maida 5:6) “…Allah does not desire to put on you any difficulty, but He wishes to purify you that He may complete His favour on you so that you may be grateful.” Holy Qur’an (Maida 5:6) From this, purity and the protecting of the environment against pollution is regarded as Allah’s blessing, and which must be appreciated.

From here, we will understand that blessings, for instance, the blessing of health, good life and wealth, etc., are incomplete without the cleanliness of the environment and its protection against pollution and destruction, because, if not, it will continue to be under the danger and threat of destruction and cessation.

The Holy (s.a.w.s.) speaking on heath protection, environmental sanitation and the purity of man’s surroundings, says, “Surely, your body has a right over you.”10 The Holy (s.a.w.s) also says, while elaborating on the importance of protecting nature, “Sweep your courtyard, and don’t be like the Jews.”11 Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Ridha (a.s.) while talking on purity and cleanliness says, “Purification is among the morals of the prophets.”12 Jabir ibn Abdullah Ansari (companion of Holy Prophet) reported the saying of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) on uncleanliness, and says: “One day the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) came to us and he saw a man in a shaggy state; his hair uncombed.