Book contents
- Contemporary Islamic Perspectives in Public Health
- Reviews
- Contemporary Islamic Perspectives in Public Health
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- About the Editors
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Introduction to Islam
- Chapter 2 The Qur’an and Prophetic Guidance: An Overview in the Context of New Public Health
- Chapter 3 Islamic Applications towards Public Health Policies: A Brief Perspective
- Chapter 4 Islamic Prayer (Salat) and Health
- Chapter 5 Perceptions of Health Behaviors and Illness in Muslims
- Chapter 6 Social Justice, Human Rights, and Equality: An Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 7 Public Health, Hygiene, and Islam
- Chapter 8 Foods of the Qur’anic Garden: An Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 9 Recommended Eating and Dietary Practices in Islam
- Chapter 10 Islamic Food Law and Dietary Restrictions
- Chapter 11 Ramadan Intermittent Fasting: A Contemporary Health Perspective
- Chapter 12 Promoting Oral Health: Influences of Hadith and Sunnah
- Chapter 13 Coping and Mental Health: Islamic Practices and Beliefs
- Chapter 14 Maternal and Child Health: An Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 15 Immunization and Islamic Guidance
- Chapter 16 Sexual and Reproductive Health: An Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 17 Zakat and Waqf: Towards Achieving Sustainability, Health, and Well-Being
- Chapter 18 Earth and the Environment: Islam and Stewardship
- Chapter 19 Sleep and Health: An Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 20 Addictive Behaviors and Public Health
- Chapter 21 Highlighting the Concepts, Principles, and Values of Communication: A Brief Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 22 Contemporary Public Health, Islam, and Positive Health
- Chapter 23 Cultural Competence in Public Health: A Brief Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 24 Muslims and Non-Muslims: Perspectives on Immigrant and Minority Health
- Chapter 25 Challenges and Solutions in Public Health: An Islamic Perspective
- Index
- References
Chapter 18 - Earth and the Environment: Islam and Stewardship
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 January 2025
- Contemporary Islamic Perspectives in Public Health
- Reviews
- Contemporary Islamic Perspectives in Public Health
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- About the Editors
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Introduction to Islam
- Chapter 2 The Qur’an and Prophetic Guidance: An Overview in the Context of New Public Health
- Chapter 3 Islamic Applications towards Public Health Policies: A Brief Perspective
- Chapter 4 Islamic Prayer (Salat) and Health
- Chapter 5 Perceptions of Health Behaviors and Illness in Muslims
- Chapter 6 Social Justice, Human Rights, and Equality: An Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 7 Public Health, Hygiene, and Islam
- Chapter 8 Foods of the Qur’anic Garden: An Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 9 Recommended Eating and Dietary Practices in Islam
- Chapter 10 Islamic Food Law and Dietary Restrictions
- Chapter 11 Ramadan Intermittent Fasting: A Contemporary Health Perspective
- Chapter 12 Promoting Oral Health: Influences of Hadith and Sunnah
- Chapter 13 Coping and Mental Health: Islamic Practices and Beliefs
- Chapter 14 Maternal and Child Health: An Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 15 Immunization and Islamic Guidance
- Chapter 16 Sexual and Reproductive Health: An Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 17 Zakat and Waqf: Towards Achieving Sustainability, Health, and Well-Being
- Chapter 18 Earth and the Environment: Islam and Stewardship
- Chapter 19 Sleep and Health: An Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 20 Addictive Behaviors and Public Health
- Chapter 21 Highlighting the Concepts, Principles, and Values of Communication: A Brief Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 22 Contemporary Public Health, Islam, and Positive Health
- Chapter 23 Cultural Competence in Public Health: A Brief Islamic Perspective
- Chapter 24 Muslims and Non-Muslims: Perspectives on Immigrant and Minority Health
- Chapter 25 Challenges and Solutions in Public Health: An Islamic Perspective
- Index
- References
Summary
This chapter focuses on the intersection of Islamic doctrines and environmental stewardship, drawing insights from the Holy Qur’an and Prophetic Hadith. Central to this is the narrative of humanity’s role as Earth’s stewards (Khalifah). Verses from the Holy Qur’an present nature and the environment as a divine testament worthy of conservation and protection. Complementing this, the Prophetic Hadith provides actionable guidelines on environmental ethics, encompassing conservation and ethical animal treatment. Together, they advocate for a harmonious relationship with nature, emphasizing conservation, respect, and responsible stewardship. As contemporary societies grapple with escalating ecological challenges and climatic change, these divine teachings lend themselves as a religiously congruent approach to addressing these challenges. Embracing Islamic principles can pave the way for sustainable practices, ensuring a balance between spiritual obligations and ecological responsibilities. In essence, Islamic traditions, with their rich environmental ethos, can guide societies towards a more sustainable and harmonious future.
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- Contemporary Islamic Perspectives in Public Health , pp. 112 - 117Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025