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Islam and Climate Change: Perspectives & Engagement |
by Dr Muzammal Hussain (March 2007) |
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A comprehensive overview of climate change from an Islamic perspective. The paper also offers direction for Muslims in terms of a response to climate change. One of the first papers of its kind. Please note that this paper is dedicated to LINE's work and is free do download and use. At the same time, if using and you are able to do so, please consider donating to LINE, as an individual and according to your ability to pay. (e.g. £5, £3 or £1 etc..). Any amount is gratefully received. |
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| Environmental Perspectives: Islam & Ecologism |
| by Dr Muzammal Hussain (2004) |
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An essay presenting a comparison of Islamic environmental thought with that of 'ecologism'. Ecologism has been described as the 'conscience of the environmental movement'. |
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| Guardians of the Natural Order |
| by Fazlun Khalid (1996) |
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| An outline of the Islamic approach to environmental protection. |
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| Beyond You and Me: Inspiration and Wisdom for Building Community |
| Edited by: Anja Kosha Joubert and Robin Alfred (2007); Gaia Education. |
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| 290 pages |
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| A practical people care anthology for anyone seeking to rebuild existing fragmented villages and communities, establish new group enterprises and ecovillages, and heal the wounds of conflict and social division. Written by an international group of social and ecological pioneers, this is the first volume of Gaia Education's Four Keys to Sustainable Communities series and is an official contribution to the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. |
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| The Book of Nature: A Sourcebook of Spiritual Perspectives on Nature and the Environment |
| Edited by Camille Helminski (2006); Bristol, England and Watsonville, California: The Book Foundation. |
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| 512 pages |
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This is an anthology of spiritual perspectives on nature and the environment, highlighting the human role in honoring and maintaining the balance. While themes from the Qur'an introduce each chapter, it also includes the wisdom of other faith traditions. Part One looks at the "Basic Principles" of Unity, Interdependence, Power & Beauty, Communication, Adaptability, Creativity & Transformation, Endurance & Rejuvenation. Part Two includes sections on the Four Elements and The Communities (Species) of Life. The Final Section is "Caring for God's Creation." |
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| Islam and Ecology: A Bestowed Trust |
| Edited by: Foltz, R., Denny, F., Baharuddin, A.(2003); Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press. |
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| 632 pages |
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| This volume outlines the Islamic view of the cosmic order and reviews the ways an Islamic world view can be interpreted, reassessed, and applied to such environmental problems as pollution and water scarcity. Sections on social justice and on issues of sustainability and development look at the history and roots of the current environmental crisis; at the broader context of women's rights of equal access to both natural and social resources; and at the interconnectedness of environmental protection and the alleviation of human poverty. |
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| Islam and Ecology |
| Edited by Fazlun Khalid. and Joanne O'Brien, J. (1992); London: WWF |
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| 128 pages |
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| A selection of essays from a variety of writers as part of the series, 'World Religions and Ecology'. |
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| Islam and the Environment |
| Edited by Harfiyah Abdel Haleem (1998), London: Ta-Ha |
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| 152 pages |
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| A selection of essays based on Islamic themes relating to the environment. The essays come from a range of different writers. |
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