ماحولیاتی تحفظ کا قرآنی تصور اور پائیدار ترقی :تحقیقی جائزہ

Quranic Concept of Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development: A Research Review

Abstract

Environmental protection has become a global challenge in contemporary times. Man’s enactment of modern science and technology has led him to exploit the natural resources. The violent manipulation of the natural bounties by modern man is causing disorder, disturbance, degradation and imbalance in ecological system of Earth. No doubt, Modern science and technology has made man`s life easy, luxury and comfortable. But on the other side, natural ecological system has been degraded severely. Current condition of environmental degradation is an enormous peril to human life and other living beings. Use of fossil fuels for energy production is one of the main causes of current environmental issue. Environmental research reports show that human life is at the risk of climate change consequences. Therefore, it is need of time to take measures to solve alarming issue of environmental changes. Environmental protection has been included in seventeen sustainable development goals (SDGs) issued by UNO. No doubt, International Community has focused on climate change, environmental protection, biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihood in modern times. However, religious guidance can play a solid role to protect Earth planet and its ecological system. Islam is an eco-friendly religion. Holy Quran is a divine scripture that provides comprehensive guidelines and precautions for protection of natural environment. Various Quranic verses strictly prevent anti-environment activities (Fasad). The man has been made vicegerent of Earth by Allah almighty. So, it is the very duty of man to care of Earth planet and its natural ecosystem. The main objective of the study is to elucidate the Quranic perspective of environmental protection and sustainable development in modern times. The research work provides a comprehensive research review of environmental protection in the light of Quranic teachings.