Muslims have a deep connection to the natural world that transcends space and time. Far-reaching consequences await us in the afterlife if we ignore our duty and responsibility in this world. Allah has decreed for the creation to be a manifestation of His signs, and we, too, are included within that. How troubling would it be if we were to knowingly accelerate and remove these signs that Allah has bestowed upon us? What would we think and ponder upon if all that’s left is our own destruction?
Muslims need to know How we respond to local and global environmental challenges as a community is critical. When we enter the court of The Almighty and are called to trial, witnesses will be brought forth; lets us wonder whether the Earth will act as a witness for us or against us?
Author – Redwan A 2018, “When the earth speaks against us: Environmental Ethics in Islam,” Yaqeen Institute 2021.
Please join Shaykh Qazi Muhammad Saad (Imam of Geelong Mosque) in the Faiths 4 Climate Justice Service organised by the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) led by Father Peter Martin. Please see below for more information;
Venue: Christ Chruch Anglican Church – Cnr of Moorabool and McKillop Street Geelong VIC 3220.
Day: Thursday, 13 October 2022
Time: 08:00 am – 09:00 am
For details, please get in touch with Fr Peter Martin:
peter.martin03@outlook.com or 0438 231 118.
