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Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (IFEES) is the first
established Muslim organization to articulate on Islamic perspectives on environmental
conservation and preservation. The organization spreads awareness by providing
educational materials, and composing multiple publications. IFEES privately organize
numerous conservation activities around the world. In addition the IFEES provides
consultation to organizations wishing to pursue similar events.
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a nonprofit 501(c)(4), grassroots civil
rights and advocacy group. CAIR is America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, with
regional offices nationwide and in Canada. The national headquarters is located on
Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Through media relations, lobbying, education and
advocacy, CAIR puts forth an Islamic perspective to ensure the Muslim voice is
represented. In offering this perspective, CAIR seeks to empower the American Muslim
community and encourage their participation in political and social activism.
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• Islamic Paths; Serving the Islamic World , Three
Aspects of Shahada - http://www.islamicpaths.org/Home/English/Discover/Pillars/Shahada/Three
_Aspects.htm
• The Confession of a Muslim (Shahada) http://www.themuslimwoman.com/chooseyourpath/conf
ession.htm
• What Are the Five Pillars of Islam?- http://www.islamguide.com/ch3-16.htm
• The Five Pillars of Islamhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/worl
d_religions/islam_pillars.shtml
• 5 Pillars of Islam and Application of Faith http://www.themodernreligion.com/basic/islam_pillars.h
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Summary of information
Article providing detailed definition of the term Shahada,
uncovering underlying points, and their implication on an Islamic
lifestyle. A portray of the central and integral nature of shahada in
Islamic theology. Including other relevant scripture.
Basic description of the five pillars of Islam and their respective
implication on outlining an Islamic lifestyle. Including relevant
scripture and detailed discussion.
CORRUPTION, POLLUTION AND HUMAN ACTIVITY
- http://www.ifees.org/tut_cor.htm
Tutorial on Islamic environmental principles.
ISLAM AND ECOLOGY by Marjorie Hope and James
Young -http://www.crosscurrents.org/islamecology.htm
This article forms part of a book-in-progress on the
potential for an effective ecological ethic in several major
religions, tentatively entitled The New Alliance: Faith and
Ecology. This short excerpt portrays the concept that at the
center of Islam is a “ charge to protect the natural world -- a
world that reflects the higher reality of the transcendent
God.”
Article on the roots of the ecological problem in the context of
Islamic perspective. Focusing on Humankind’s position in existence,
and Islamic views of nature.
Muslim Way: ISLAM: THE RELIGION OF UNIVERSAL
HARMONY,
http://www.muslimway.org/Religion/religionuniversalharm
ony.htm
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"Toward an Ecological Consciousness”, An Ecological
Reading of the Qur’anic Understanding of Creation http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=1632
Portrayal of Islamic principle on natural balance. Defines the
relationship between humankind the rest of creation in the context of
Islamic scripture. Describes current conditions as out of balance.
IFEES, GUARDIANS OF THE NATURAL ORDER http://www.ifees.org/jour_art_guard.htm
Islamic Scripture that outlines the Islamic approach to environmental
protection.
Balance http://www.ifees.org/tut_bal.htm
Tutorial on Islamic environmental principles.
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The Natural Sciences http://www.masnet.org/history.asp?id=1035
Towards an Islamic Jurisprudence of the Environment http://www.islamonline.net/english/Contemporary/2002/08/
Article02a.shtml#1
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Environmental Protection in Islam http://www.islamset.com/env/section5.html
Definition of the relationship between Islam and the natural order
within the context of the fallow questions: What is nature? How is
nature knowable? How is nature to be used? The first is a question of
metaphysics; the second, of epistemology or science of nature; the
third, of axiology and ethics. In the view of Islam, the three parts are
interdependent. The answer given to one is not only relevant to but
determines the other two. Together, the three inquiries constitute an
integral theory of nature peculiar to Islam.
Scriptural verses to define the Categories of the Relationship
Between Human Beings and the Environment. Highlighting on the
concepts of Vicegerent (Khilafah), Subjection (Taskhir), and
"Inhabitation" (I'mar).
Article expressing the importance of conservation of the natural
environment within the context of Islamic perspective. Highlighting
the status of the environment as a product of the relationship
between human activity and natural degradation. The significance of
these concepts in relevant scripture.
Science and Spirituality: Islamic View of Creation Life –
http://www.Experiancefestival.com/a/science_and_Spiritual
ity/id/50457
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Islam in the United States, Animals in Islam http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/islam_in_the_us/2379
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A brief discussion on Islam's views on the treatment of animals.
Portrays the concept that the Muslim world may not have many
animal rights and protective organizations. However, within the
tenets of Islam are found strong support and guidelines for the
protection and treatment of animals.
Gardens, nature and Conservation in Islam http://www.muslimheritage.com/topics/default.cfm?articleI
D=313
Dr. Abdullah Omar Naseef, The Muslim Declaration on
Nature http://www.geocities.com/mutmainaa/food/muslim_nature.
html
Doctrinal and Modern Ethical Resource for Ecological
Concern in the Islamic Religion http://hollys7.tripod.com/religionandecology/id5.html
Islam and Ecological Concern http://www.creationethics.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=we
bpage&page_id=27
Detail on the disposition of the natural world in Islam. This short
article details Islamic scripture on the nature of the environment as a
gift from God. Hits one the need for conservation.
Detailed essay on creation, defining the unity of Gods creation and
humankinds duty of environmental stewardship. Investigation of the
fine components of responsibility tied to ecological stewardship in
an Islamic context.
Definition of Khalifa in the context of Islamic scripture. A detail on
the usage of the term in Islamic scripture within the context of
environmental ethics.
Description of the doctrine of humankind as a "khalifah," or divinely
appointed representative, on behalf of Allah.
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Ibrahim Ozdemir, Ph.D, An Islamic Approach to the
Environment http://www.crescentlife.com/spirituality/islamic_approach_
to_environment.htm
Islam and the Environment, Theory and Practice http://www.theamericanmuslim.org/2003sept_comments.ph
p?id=380_0_22_0_C
Towards an Islamic Jurisprudence of the Environment*
Fiqh al-Bi’ah fil-Islam http://www.islamonline.net/english/Contemporary/2002/08/
Article02.shtml
Summary of Islamic environmental ethics. Islamic principles
concerning the environment. An attempt to define how Muslims
regard the environment, or how they should regard it.
The paper discusses some aspects of the industrialization effects on
the natural environment in the Middle East in general. While Islam
as a religion has a deep sense of respect and consideration for the
natural environment (Izzi Dien, 1990), the current status quo in
Muslim countries is not noticeably different to that in the rest of the
world. The paper submits that this is because industrial culture has
overtaken traditional culture leading to the prevalence of
materialistic values over the intrinsic.
The paper maintains that Islam provides a paradigm solution for
many forms of environmental degradation, including that of water
distribution. The proposal does not preclude other, non-Islamic,
regional states from a fair share of water, nor does it deny that
international law is the main arbitrator in resolving disputes.
However the paper underlines Islam's role as an important potential
ground for settling disputes from which international law may
proceed. The examples discussed are only models and the author
acknowledges that other cities such as Beirut, Baghdad, Teheran,
and Jerusalem also warrant study. (Description by author)
This paper aims at formulating a coherent and systematic
jurisprudence of the environment based on the Islamic revealed
knowledge and heritage. The latter reflects the practical
experience in the field and, therefore, forms the ground for a
positive relationship with the environment. Within the Islamic
world-view, this positive relationship is perceived as an act of
faith which comes in line with the essential role of human beings
on earth; to worship the One and Only God (Allah). Therefore, our
relationship with the environment should be regulated in the field
of jurisprudence.
In addition, the paper explores how the Islamic world-view takes
care of the different components of the environment, each
separately. Finally, there is a discussion of the aims [maqasid] of
the Shari`ah, where the aims are reconsidered. (Description by
author)
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