Islam & The Environment - Talk 2 of 2
Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri
2nd talk of the series.
The spiritual connection between the current global environmental challenges and a religious and historical exploration from a Qur'anic perspective. Explores correct relationship between human beings and nature. The remaining elements are explored:
- fire/light and the connection between this element that can both give life and destroy it.
- Air and its connection to the inner aspect of fantasy.
- Earth and its connection to both the source and structure of light.
He explains the Islamic guidance regarding the care of:
- Plants and trees
- Insects
- Animals
- Biodiversity
- Animal rights
- Rules of slaughter
(32:23)