Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth
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2024-02Author
Llewellyn, Othman
Khalid, Fazlun
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RT Generic T1 Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth A1 Llewellyn, Othman, Khalid, Fazlun YR 2024-02 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/44949 PB Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences AB TY - GEN T1 - Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth AU - Llewellyn, Othman, Khalid, Fazlun Y1 - 2024-02 UR - https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/44949 PB - Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences AB - @misc{20.500.11822_44949 author = {Llewellyn, Othman, Khalid, Fazlun}, title = {Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth}, year = {2024-02}, abstract = {}, url = {https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/44949} } @misc{20.500.11822_44949 author = {Llewellyn, Othman, Khalid, Fazlun}, title = {Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth}, year = {2024-02}, abstract = {}, url = {https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/44949} } TY - GEN T1 - Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth AU - Llewellyn, OthmanLlewellyn, Othman, Khalid, Fazlun UR - https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/44949 PB - Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences AB -Item Statistics
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Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth is a charter demonstrating how Islam can be a driving force for sustainable development and environmental care. Al-Mizan also highlights the importance of culture and religion in driving behavioural change, along with scientific, technical, and political solutions.
"Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth" is a significant and timely contribution to the discourse on environmental sustainability, particularly within the Islamic community. It successfully bridges the gap between Islamic teachings and contemporary environmental concerns, offering a unique and powerful perspective on how faith can inform and inspire action in the face of global ecological challenges. The document is a clarion call to Muslims and the broader global community, urging a united and proactive approach to restoring ecological balance and preserving the Earth for future generations. Through its comprehensive analysis, ethical framework, and practical guidelines, "Al-Mizan" is a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand and engage with environmental issues from an Islamic viewpoint.
Drafted by a group of leading Islamic organizations and scholars, convened by UNEP's Faith for Earth Coalition, including: The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (IFEES), Uskudar University in Istanbul, the Qur’anic Botanical Garden in Qatar, and the College of Islamic Studies at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar.
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