Islam and the Environment: The Challenge of Developmental Politics in Malaysia with Special Reference to PAS’s Rule in Kelantan

Hamid, Ahmad Fauzi Abdul; Matalib, Mohamad Faizal Abd

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“…Garfield et al 2014 have established an empirical connection between oneness beliefs and pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors [92]. Recent studies (Affandi et [72,[93][94][95]. In this context, a Value-Belief-Norm model (Al-Mizan) has been proposed, rooted in the Qur'an teachings, to establish an environmental-based ethos that amplifies balance and harmony.…”

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Planetary Health and Anthropocene Discourse: The Role of Muslim Religious Leaders

El-Sherbini,

Tajudeen,

Oladipo

et al. 2023

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The Anthropocene epoch marks a critical phase in the history of humanity, where anthropogenic activities have profoundly impacted our planet. Alongside remarkable ecological crises, the Anthropocene worldview has raised existential questions, with a cultural and ethical discourse that recognizes the intrinsic value and calls for more responsible sustainable living. Addressing these collective challenges necessitates a broader perspective guided by a unified sense of purpose toward personal and planetary health. In this context, the role of religious leaders in shaping the social and environmental worldviews of their followers cannot be underestimated. Religious teachings provide a moral framework for promoting climate action, global ethics, the rights of Indigenous peoples, peace, and justice, and other aspects of planetary health. By examining the global ecological crises through the lens of Islam, the Religion of Nature, or Din al-Fitrah, and its environmental and spiritual teachings, we can gain valuable insights into humanity’s connection to the fabric of creation and its interaction with the world. These principles, rich in moral values, are intertwined with accountability and social cohesiveness. Therefore, the role of Muslim religious leaders considering the planetary-scale threats warrants further elucidation, recognizing that many other faiths and faith leaders can similarly contribute together for the common good.

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Planetary Health and Anthropocene Discourse: The Role of Muslim Religious Leaders

El-Sherbini,

Tajudeen,

Oladipo

et al. 2023

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“…Several studies (Affandi et al 2022;Abdul Hamid and Abd Matalib 2021;Bsoul et al 2022) have recently begun to explore various views of Islamic ideology and principles as they relate to environmental behaviour. There is a lack of systematic exploration of the Qur'an, Hadith, and Sunnah as they relate to environmental health.…”

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Integrating Environment with Health: An Islamic Perspective

Mohidem

Hashim

2023

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With the increasing challenge of addressing environmental health issues, various approaches have been proposed to reduce environmental problems. For Muslims all over the world, the Qur’an, Hadith, and Sunnah are recognised as the authoritative messages for spiritual and behavioural guidance on how humans can react to protect the environment and health. This review aims to integrate the environment with health from the perspective of Islam. An exploration of Qur’anic, Hadith, and Sunnah Muslim scholar views and articles was carried out to identify environmental health issues. Integrating Islamic aspects into environmental health includes: (i) environmental dimensions of natural and social environments; (ii) dimensions of health including disease, wellness, intellectual health, transcendence, and Qalbe Salim; and (iii) principles that can be used to describe people’s attitudes towards the environment through unity, balance, and responsibility. Differences between Islamic and Western views on the environment include that taqwa-centric is the highest level of environmental responsibility, with religious duty serving as the key driver of environmental activity. About 89 verses were identified in 42 Qur’anic chapters, with a strong emphasis on the health aspect in relation to the water, biodiversity, corruption of the earth, waste minimisation, and climate change. The Hadith and Sunnah highlight cleanliness as another important value in Islamic ethics, focusing on environmental conservation. Current and future research trends may be able to identify research gaps concerning the Islamic aspect of handling environmental health issues, which can then be implemented into the educational system. These findings imply that Islam could be a powerful source and educational medium for environmental health interventions in large communities, as well as for improving and preserving a healthy environment.

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Islam and the Environment: The Challenge of Developmental Politics in Malaysia with Special Reference to PAS’s Rule in Kelantan

Cited by 2 publications

References 7 publications

Planetary Health and Anthropocene Discourse: The Role of Muslim Religious Leaders

Planetary Health and Anthropocene Discourse: The Role of Muslim Religious Leaders

Integrating Environment with Health: An Islamic Perspective

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