The author argues that the Sunnah presented a forward-thinking model long before the modern concept of sustainability emerged. This model emphasizes resource preservation, responsible consumption, and the protection of future generations’ rights. Unlike modern secular models, the Sunnah is argued to provide a holistic framework that integrates spiritual, moral, and practical dimensions into environmental care. The author argues that environmental protection is an inherent part of the higher objectives of Islamic law (Maqasid al-Shariah), specifically the preservation of the five essentials: religion, life, intellect, progeny, and wealth.
Islamic Economics Project 