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Role of Piety in Compliance and Improvement Environmental Ethics from the Perspective of the Qur'an and Hadiths
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Hossein Masoumbeigi  , Narjes Malek-Mohammadi * , Fathollah Najjarzadegan |
| Department of Hadith and Qur’anic Sciences, Faculty of Theology, Campus of Qom, University of Tehran, Qom, Iran , narjesmalekmohammadi@yahoo.com |
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Background and Aim: Environmental protection is one of the most pressing issues in human life. The Islamic lifestyle emphasizes the preservation and respect for the environment, viewing it as one of God's greatest blessings for humanity. Human health is intricately linked to the health of the environment, and environmental ethics plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing this health. This research aims to explore the role of piety in adhering to and improving environmental ethics as derived from the Qur'an and hadiths.
Methods: This study employs a descriptive and analytical approach. To understand the role of piety in environmental ethics, we examined interpretations and narrative sources, analyzing 62 verses from 245 selection verses in the Qur'an related to piety, alongside 25 relevant hadiths. We identified effective Quranic and narrative models that promote environmental ethics and illustrated examples based on these texts.
Results: The analysis reveals that the Qur'an and hadiths highlight the significance and multifaceted nature of piety in the balanced and sustainable use of the environment. Often, human misuse of the environment stems from the negative influences of the ego. While the ego is a part of human identity, it should not dominate one's life. Piety involves adhering to the guidelines and restrictions set by religion, serving as a crucial deterrent in the Islamic lifestyle. This adherence leads to the observance of environmental ethics, optimal resource use, and a reduction in adverse environmental impacts. Conversely, a lack of piety can result in moral dilemmas and a deterioration of environmental ethics.
Conclusion: The Qur'an, as the word of the Wise God, offers solutions to human challenges through contemplation of its verses. God grants pious individuals the discernment to distinguish right from wrong. Based on the teachings of the Qur'an and hadiths, it is anticipated that a pious person will exhibit environmentally friendly behaviors in their use of natural resources, aligning with ethical and legal standards. One of the key principles promoted by the Qur'an and hadiths for advancing the Islamic lifestyle is divine piety, which serves as a foundation for observing and enhancing environmental ethics. The innovation of this study is to revive the spirit of environmental piety derived from the verses of the Qur'an and hadiths. The health of present and future generations relies on a thriving environment, which necessitates public participation and adherence to environmental ethics rooted in piety. |
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| Keywords: Quran, Hadiths, Piety, Environmental Ethics, Islamic lifestyle |
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Type of Study: Original Research |
Subject:
Spiritual Health
Received: 2024/01/24 | Accepted: 2024/08/23 | Published: 2024/09/20
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