We at Sakina Design want to take advantage of this time, as Earth Day approaches, to remind ourselves and you of the importance of environmental conservation and minimizing waste. We found this Peace TV video with Mokhtar Maghroui, titled “Peace with the Environment.” It beautifully articulates a Muslim’s relationship with the living and non-living things on Earth. Enjoy!
Mokhtar Maghraoui – Peace with the Environment
The following verse from the Qur’an also helps us to understand the importance of avoiding waste and over-consumption.
O Children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: But waste not by excess, for Allah loveth not the wasters. (Qur’an 7:31)
Change is never easy, but we hope this information has inspired some. The Prophet (SAWS) advised us to always make changes that are easy and easy to maintain, so we suggest the following small changes that can have a large effect if we all participate.
- Recycle your paper and switch to recycled paper products – Paper waste accounts for approximately 1/3 of all household waste. This paper would otherwise go to the landfill.
- Change to electronic billing – This will also help us to minimize the amount of paper thrown into landfills.
- Use only the amount of water necessary to make wudu, shorten showers, and water lawns at night – Fresh, clean water is becoming more and more scarce, and we can help by not wasting this valuable resource.
- Turn off lights and electronics when not utilizing them, and change to energy efficient light bulbs – Remember that power plants create waste and pollution to provide that unused/wasted energy.
- Walk or ride a bike when performing local errands – Not only does this save gas and wear-and-tear on your car, but it’s also healthier.
We hope you find this helpful! Please share your ideas and suggestions with everyone!
With Peace and Tranquility.
