Environmental groups

glo · **Environmental groups -** 09-16-2006

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.

Ghazi · **Re: Environmental groups -** 09-16-2006

Not that I know of.

Fishman · **Re: Environmental groups -** 09-16-2006

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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.

glo · **Re: Environmental groups -** 09-16-2006

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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.

snakelegs · **Re: Environmental groups -** 09-16-2006

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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.

akulion · **Re: Environmental groups -** 09-16-2006

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

snakelegs · **Re: Environmental groups -** 09-16-2006

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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

akulion · **Re: Environmental groups -** 09-16-2006

how come im not listed on that site?

lol jk

glo · **Re: Environmental groups -** 09-17-2006

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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?

snakelegs · **Re: Environmental groups -** 09-18-2006

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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!)

Abdulwaheed · **Re: Environmental groups -** 09-18-2006

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.

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glo Hier stehe ich Status: Offline Posts: 5,780 Reputation: 39693 Rep Power: 78 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Gender: Way of Life: Christian	Environmental groups - 09-16-2006 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. __________________ Peace glo "Peace I leave with you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." "Lakum deenukum waliya deen"

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Abdulwaheed Servant Of The One Status: Offline Posts: 202 Reputation: 193 Rep Power: 23 Join Date: Jun 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Environmental groups - 09-18-2006 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.