Environmental Ethics in Islam

Islam considers humans as stewards (khulafa) of the earth. Environmental responsibility is a religious duty.

Quranic Principles

• 'It is He who has made you stewards of the earth' (6:165)
• 'Do not cause corruption on the earth after it has been set in order' (7:56)
• 'There is no creature on earth nor bird that flies with its wings but they are communities like you' (6:38)

Prophetic Guidance

The Prophet prohibited wasting water even when performing ablution at a flowing river. He established protected areas (hima) for wildlife. He planted trees and encouraged others to do so.