Islam and Environmental Stewardship: Da'wah as a Viable Alternative
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Da’wah, Environment, Stewardship, Eco-Friendly, Protection, ManagementAbstract
This paper, titled “Islam and environmental stewardship: Da’wah as a vital solution; examines the intersection of Islamic teachings and environmental stewardship, highlighting the critical role of Da’wah (propagating the message of Islam) in promoting sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. By examining Islamic principles and texts, this research demonstrates the importance of Da’wah as a vital solution for raising environmental awareness, inspiring eco-friendly lifestyles, and fostering a sense of accountability among Muslims. The study argues that Islamic Da’wah can mobilize collective action, promote cooperation, and contribute to a global response to environmental challenges not only among Muslims but also encourage followers of other religions. By embracing Islamic teachings, Muslims can play a significant role in addressing environmental issues and ensuring a sustainable future. The paper further explores the concept of environmental stewardship as integrated in the global, regional, and national environmental protection plans, movements, and strategies, particularly as it relates to the Muslim Ummah. The paper presents a brief description of verses dealing with environmental stewardship and explores the eco-philosophy of Islamic scriptures and the teachings. The study adopted a desk-based review of secondary sources; hence, data were collected from secondary sources. The paper concludes with a number of important findings, such as the necessity for employing the Da’wah approach in environmental protection under the purposes and values of Islamic teachings.
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