Both Christianity and Islam view humans to be stewarts of God's world, who should take care of it and protect God's creation.
I understand that Islam particularly treasures nature and all of God's creation.

I am therefore wondering if there are specific Muslim groups, who lobby for the protection of natural habitats, endangered species, the environment as a whole, or anything similar ...?

Thanks.

Not that I know of.

Originally Posted by glo

Both Christianity and Islam view humans to be stewarts of God's world, who should take care of it and protect God's creation.
I understand that Islam particularly treasures nature and all of God's creation.

I am therefore wondering if there are specific Muslim groups, who lobby for the protection of natural habitats, endangered species, the environment as a whole, or anything similar ...?

Thanks.

Until somebody told me that they smoked drugs and listened to guitar all the time, I wanted to join Greenpeace.

Originally Posted by Fishman

Until somebody told me that they smoked drugs and listened to guitar all the time, I wanted to join Greenpeace.

Yep, Greenpeace certainly have done much for the environment over the years - although by sometimes rather unorthodox means ...

I guess they are a mixed bunch, and certainly nor governed by any religion, so there may be lifestyle issues.

How about you start a Muslim group yourself one day? There must be Muslim scienists who have a passion for the planet and the life on it!
(Just think of all the fish!)

peace.

Originally Posted by glo

Both Christianity and Islam view humans to be stewarts of God's world, who should take care of it and protect God's creation.
I understand that Islam particularly treasures nature and all of God's creation.

I am therefore wondering if there are specific Muslim groups, who lobby for the protection of natural habitats, endangered species, the environment as a whole, or anything similar ...?

Thanks.

well, i know a pakistani who has started a yahoo group for conservation issues in pakistan, and last i knew he had quite a few members. i know there are other groups in pakistan who are working for conservation too.
they are facing an enormous task - it is hard to convince hungry people that these things matter. i admire them very much for working on these issues. pakistan has much beautiful land and a rich bio-diversity, and i am glad there are young people who are fighting to protect as much of it as humanly possible.

the place i live in pakistan has a few groups who prserve wildlife and natural habitats

i dont know their name but i do know that they are responsible for the preservation of that huge bog right in the middle of karachi lol - they fought for it cos it has some sort of birds which are not found elsewhere in the country

dont know much about it though

Originally Posted by akulion

the place i live in pakistan has a few groups who prserve wildlife and natural habitats

i dont know their name but i do know that they are responsible for the preservation of that huge bog right in the middle of karachi lol - they fought for it cos it has some sort of birds which are not found elsewhere in the country

dont know much about it though

here's a link for a sampling of pakistani wildlife. there may be some useful links there too.
http://www.wildlifeofpakistan.com/newpage2.htm

how come im not listed on that site?

lol jk

Originally Posted by snakelegs

they are facing an enormous task - it is hard to convince hungry people that these things matter. i admire them very much for working on these issues. pakistan has much beautiful land and a rich bio-diversity, and i am glad there are young people who are fighting to protect as much of it as humanly possible.

I can believe that!
Have you been to Pakistan, snakelegs?

Originally Posted by glo

I can believe that!
Have you been to Pakistan, snakelegs?

no. sadly i have never been anywhere except canada (and that was illegally!)

tut tut. illegal border crossing. I want to travel to America and canada. Im thinking of doin a study abroad program like my brother did.