Diversity Q & A

Does your religion or culture influence the way you think about the environment?

Haisam

Islam teaches us that all things living or otherwise are the creations of God and we must treat them with respect.  Also Islam teaches us that we can be close to God by looking at and thinking about the greatness of nature, which God created.  Islam teaches that the world around us is not our property, it belongs to God but it is given to us by God so we can live a good life.  This also means we must care for and protect our environment.  One of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad is never to waste.  He said that one should not waste water even before a raging river.