Averting the existential threat of the planet: Islamic environmental ethics to address the contemporary environmental crisis

Averting the existential threat of the planet: Islamic environmental ethics to address the contemporary environmental crisis

This research paper explores Islamic Environmental Ethics (IEE), emphasising collective human responsibilities to manage environmental resources and protect the universe from functional degradation. It provides an overview of Islam and modern environmental discourse, aiming to offer a holistic persp...

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Main Authors: Shaleh, Adha, Islam, Md Saidul
Other Authors: School of Social Sciences
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
Subjects:
Social Sciences
Environment
Ecological Crisis
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181223
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-1812232024-11-18T05:35:31Z Averting the existential threat of the planet: Islamic environmental ethics to address the contemporary environmental crisis Shaleh, Adha Islam, Md Saidul School of Social Sciences Asian School of the Environment Social Sciences Environment Ecological Crisis This research paper explores Islamic Environmental Ethics (IEE), emphasising collective human responsibilities to manage environmental resources and protect the universe from functional degradation. It provides an overview of Islam and modern environmental discourse, aiming to offer a holistic perspective on IEE that encompasses Islamic faith, Islamic religious law, and Islamic ethics. The study is significant as it provides a moral framework and responsibility for humans to avert the existential threat to our planet. Focusing on a comprehensive methodological approach, it addresses the adoption of IEE in the Muslim world and beyond. Utilising an integrative literature review methodology, the paper synthesises diverse theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and sociocultural and political developments. This approach creates a cohesive body of knowledge that is theoretically robust, incorporating intersectional analyses of social, economic, and cultural factors within Muslim communities. The article concludes with three suggestions: capacity building, good governance, and collaboration. 2024-11-18T05:35:30Z 2024-11-18T05:35:30Z 2024 Journal Article Shaleh, A. & Islam, M. S. (2024). Averting the existential threat of the planet: Islamic environmental ethics to address the contemporary environmental crisis. Intellectual Discourse, 32(1), 239-264. https://dx.doi.org/10.31436/id.v32i1.1937 0128-4878 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181223 10.31436/id.v32i1.1937 2-s2.0-85198302548 1 32 239 264 en Intellectual Discourse © IIUM Press. All rights reserved.
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Environment
Ecological Crisis
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Environment
Ecological Crisis
Shaleh, Adha
Islam, Md Saidul
Averting the existential threat of the planet: Islamic environmental ethics to address the contemporary environmental crisis
description This research paper explores Islamic Environmental Ethics (IEE), emphasising collective human responsibilities to manage environmental resources and protect the universe from functional degradation. It provides an overview of Islam and modern environmental discourse, aiming to offer a holistic perspective on IEE that encompasses Islamic faith, Islamic religious law, and Islamic ethics. The study is significant as it provides a moral framework and responsibility for humans to avert the existential threat to our planet. Focusing on a comprehensive methodological approach, it addresses the adoption of IEE in the Muslim world and beyond. Utilising an integrative literature review methodology, the paper synthesises diverse theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and sociocultural and political developments. This approach creates a cohesive body of knowledge that is theoretically robust, incorporating intersectional analyses of social, economic, and cultural factors within Muslim communities. The article concludes with three suggestions: capacity building, good governance, and collaboration.
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title Averting the existential threat of the planet: Islamic environmental ethics to address the contemporary environmental crisis
title_short Averting the existential threat of the planet: Islamic environmental ethics to address the contemporary environmental crisis
title_full Averting the existential threat of the planet: Islamic environmental ethics to address the contemporary environmental crisis
title_fullStr Averting the existential threat of the planet: Islamic environmental ethics to address the contemporary environmental crisis
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