Introduction Of Islam And The Environment - 1665 Words

Introduction to Islam and the Environment A few problems we face in the world today include harmful ozone layer destruction, unmanageable global warming, disgustingly high levels of pollution, dangerously high rates of natural resource depletion, and extinction at astronomical rates. The effect of these issues includes destruction of our trees and plants, food shortages, higher risk of natural disasters, higher risk of unclean water, and a higher risk of cancer (Environmental Problems). These obvious issues have been ravaging our earth for much too long and it is time that people begin to step up and embrace environmental sustainability. While there are groups and foundations working towards creating a more sustainable earth, more active†¦show more content†¦With a following that includes 23% of the world population, Islam as a whole has the potential to influence over one billion people to act a certain way. Although 100% of the people in the world are Islamic, everyone has the ability to utilize Muslim practices a nd principles in order to address climate change and environmental degradation. Some behaviors that should be more common include recycling, conserving energy and natural resources, use carbon emitting vehicles/machines less, and simply to plant more trees. These activities, which go along with a few of the basic aspects of Islamic thought and practice, could potentially have a huge impact on the world when followed by large amounts of people. Due to the gravity of the issues and the consequences that are already beginning to occur, the emphasis on environmental sustainability needs to begin soon, and those who disagree need to join the cause unless they enjoy watching their friends and family experience sickness, disaster, and death. Problem Facing the World Today There are thirty-four countries in the world that are both advanced agriculturally and predominantly Muslim. These thirty-four Islamic nations account for about 21% of the world’s land surface and about 15% of its cropped area. While the agricultural sector has been a pivotal part of Islamic life for hundreds of years, the practice is becoming more and more difficult. In regards to agriculture today, Lynn White states