WEEK 2 : ISLAM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT



 



In the second week of learning about Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the general topic was Islam and Sustainable Development. In today's lesson, Dr. Suhaimi presented three categories of Islam in sustainability, which were Islam and social sustainability, Islam and environmental sustainability, and Islam and economic sustainability. 

1. Islam and Sustainability

The concept of sustainability in Islam is not something new. Islam defines sustainability as the balance between the consumption of resources, economic efficiency, and other aspects of life. Dr. Suhaimi also emphasized that there is strong evidence in Islam supporting sustainability, as there are many verses in the Qur'an and Hadith that provide guidance related to sustainable practices. It is closely related to three general concepts of human well-being: the relationship with Allah, the relationship with other human beings, and the relationship with the environment.


2. Islam And Environmental sustainability


Dr. Suhaimi taught that the overarching in using nature is based on the prophetic declaration"there shall be no damage and no infliction of damage." In Islam, essential environmental resources like water, land, forests, and wildlife are common rights shared by all members of society. Each individual may benefit according to their degree of need, while carefully considering the impact on the environment and distinguishing between needs and wants. Some of the impact on evironmental degradation due to peoples ignorance like the waste generation  and water pollution. Our prophet Muhammad it self had been mentioned regarding this matter especially forhuman to ensure the conservation of water. 

3. Islam and Economic sustainability

Dr. Suhaimi reminded us of the basic principle of Rahmatan lil Alamin, which includes Man as a Khalifah on Earth, Amanah as the fundamental governance of society, and the concept of Shura. These principles are not unfamiliar to us as IIUM students, as they have long been embedded in the university’s vision. All of these concepts cannot stand alone, as we, in our role as Khalifah, must uphold the Amanah granted to us by Allah while maintaining the practice of Shura in making decisions.


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