'Islam supports conservation'

Osman · 11:56 AM

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

Experts have said Islam includes specific values, cultures and traditions that touch environmental issues relevant and applicable to today's world.

Fachruddin M. Mangunjaya from Conservation International Indonesia said Islamic regulations included environmental conservation.

He said the Prophet Muhammad introduced a system called hima, a protection zone, in Islamic conservation law that permitted the creation of environmental reserves for forests, plants, wildlife and endangered species.

"For example hima could be created for bees on a seasonal basis, which would prohibit the grazing of domestic animals during the flower season," Fachruddin said during a discussion on Islam and conservation at the Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University on Thursday.

Fachruddin said the Prophet forbade people from polluting three places: roads, the shade of a tree and riverbanks.

Because of this, each of those three places was protected by the system known as harim, he said.

"The harim area for a river extends to half the river's width on both banks and the harim area for a tree extends from the tree for a distance of two-and-a-half to three-meters in all directions," he said.

"There is also a forbidden zone for wells or water sources, in which the zone is at least 20 meters in all directions."

Fachruddin said there were regulations on what kinds of food Muslims could eat and should not eat.

He said Muslims must not eat animals with fangs and claws.

"If we apply this, we will be able to preserve our endangered predators, such as tigers and eagles," he said.

The university rector Komaruddin Hidayat said Muslims should follow guidelines the Prophet had set out, including planting trees and converting infertile land to fertile soil.
He said during the pilgrimage to Mecca and Madina in Saudi Arabia, Muslims were forbidden to kill or destroy any living creature, including a mosquito, or to break the branch of a tree.

"This has left the environment of Saudi Arabia undamaged, even though those two holy cities are visited by pilgrims all year round," he said.

A number of high-ranking officials from Afghanistan attended the discussion because they said they wanted to learn about nature conservation practices in Indonesia.

Sultan Muhammad Awrang, a member of the natural resources and environment committee of the Afghanistan parliament, said the war that had lasted for the last three decades in his country had damaged the environment and human resources in environmental sectors.

He said the visit to Indonesia was related to the Afghan government's plan to restore their national parks.

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- Qatada - · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-24-2007

that was nice, masha Allaah

i never thought about them Prophetic narrations that way before.. it's kool.

Isambard · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-24-2007

But Islamic teachings promote lots and lots of kids....which given the already overpopulated Earth, isnt a good thing...

Osman · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-24-2007

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Originally Posted by Isambard

But Islamic teachings promote lots and lots of kids

Really? I never knew that!

Can you provide us with some reference, please?

Thanks

Sami Zaatari · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-24-2007

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Originally Posted by Isambard

But Islamic teachings promote lots and lots of kids....which given the already overpopulated Earth, isnt a good thing...

actually Islam says nothing about having lots of kids, where you getting your info from??????

i myself plan to have 6 kids

i hope you dont mind,

MTAFFI · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-24-2007

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Originally Posted by Sami Zaatari

actually Islam says nothing about having lots of kids, where you getting your info from??????

i myself plan to have 6 kids

i hope you dont mind,

6 more Sami's running around?!?!

j/k

Skye Ephémérine · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-24-2007

He gets his info from the crypts of morgagni--

Sami Zaatari · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-24-2007

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Originally Posted by MTAFFI

6 more Sami's running around?!?!

j/k

what wud be wrong with 6 more Sami's it would be very nice indeed

Cognescenti · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Sami Zaatari

what wud be wrong with 6 more Sami's it would be very nice indeed

Noth'n wrong wit dat. Wud be kul

Sami Zaatari · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Cognescenti

Noth'n wrong wit dat. Wud be kul

yup

**Woodrow** · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Isambard

But Islamic teachings promote lots and lots of kids....which given the already overpopulated Earth, isnt a good thing...

On my mothers side I had 5 aunts and 2 uncles each had at least 7 kids. On my father's side I had 8 aunts and one uncle, each aunt had at least 8 kids. But, they are not Muslim. Did that happen because they were prepared for my reverting?

Skye Ephémérine · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Woodrow

On my mothers side I had 5 aunts and 2 uncles each had at least 7 kids. On my father's side I had 8 aunts and one uncle, each aunt had at least 8 kids. But, they are not Muslim. Did that happen because they were prepared for my reverting?

I enjoy my dose of inane generalizations as much as the next guy.. but I have noticed the forum attracting bozos as of late-- I think mods should implement a new toll plan for mindless drivel.. You'd probably afford to purchase google and Youtube by the end of the week!

beespreeteam · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-26-2007

ROFL @Isambard

Anyway, man the source doesn't work ><

Malaikah · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-26-2007

Hey people, Isambard is actually right, the Prophet did encourage us to have many children alhamdulillah.

There is, for example, the hadith of the Messenger encouraging us to have kids so that he can have the biggest ummah on the day of Judgement...

Isambard, if you are that worried, don't worry, any large number of kids being produced by Muslims is compensated by the lack of kids being produced by westerners.

Osman · **Re: 'Islam supports conservation' -** 08-26-2007

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Originally Posted by beespreeteam

Anyway, man the source doesn't work ><

Should be working now Inshaa'Allah.

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Osman LI Oldskool Status: Offline Posts: 3,053 Reputation: 10857 Rep Power: 38 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Warrington, England Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	'Islam supports conservation' - 08-24-2007 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts have said Islam includes specific values, cultures and traditions that touch environmental issues relevant and applicable to today's world. Fachruddin M. Mangunjaya from Conservation International Indonesia said Islamic regulations included environmental conservation. He said the Prophet Muhammad introduced a system called hima, a protection zone, in Islamic conservation law that permitted the creation of environmental reserves for forests, plants, wildlife and endangered species. "For example hima could be created for bees on a seasonal basis, which would prohibit the grazing of domestic animals during the flower season," Fachruddin said during a discussion on Islam and conservation at the Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University on Thursday. Fachruddin said the Prophet forbade people from polluting three places: roads, the shade of a tree and riverbanks. Because of this, each of those three places was protected by the system known as harim, he said. "The harim area for a river extends to half the river's width on both banks and the harim area for a tree extends from the tree for a distance of two-and-a-half to three-meters in all directions," he said. "There is also a forbidden zone for wells or water sources, in which the zone is at least 20 meters in all directions." Fachruddin said there were regulations on what kinds of food Muslims could eat and should not eat. He said Muslims must not eat animals with fangs and claws. "If we apply this, we will be able to preserve our endangered predators, such as tigers and eagles," he said. The university rector Komaruddin Hidayat said Muslims should follow guidelines the Prophet had set out, including planting trees and converting infertile land to fertile soil. He said during the pilgrimage to Mecca and Madina in Saudi Arabia, Muslims were forbidden to kill or destroy any living creature, including a mosquito, or to break the branch of a tree. "This has left the environment of Saudi Arabia undamaged, even though those two holy cities are visited by pilgrims all year round," he said. A number of high-ranking officials from Afghanistan attended the discussion because they said they wanted to learn about nature conservation practices in Indonesia. Sultan Muhammad Awrang, a member of the natural resources and environment committee of the Afghanistan parliament, said the war that had lasted for the last three decades in his country had damaged the environment and human resources in environmental sectors. He said the visit to Indonesia was related to the Afghan government's plan to restore their national parks. Source __________________ The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said, “Shall I inform you of the best morals of this world and the hereafter? They are to forgive he who oppresses you, to make a bond with he who severs from you, to be kind to he who insults you, and to give to he who deprives you. Last edited by Osman; 08-26-2007 at 11:56 AM.

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- Qatada - Ummah Under 1 Banner Status: Offline Posts: 10,234 Reputation: 39615 Rep Power: 78 Join Date: May 2005 Location: ...travelling to the hereafter.. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: 'Islam supports conservation' - 08-24-2007 that was nice, masha Allaah i never thought about them Prophetic narrations that way before.. it's kool. __________________ iDawah.com Bringing Dawah back..to the future!

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Isambard Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 964 Reputation: 1547 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Gender: Way of Life: Atheist	Re: 'Islam supports conservation' - 08-24-2007 But Islamic teachings promote lots and lots of kids....which given the already overpopulated Earth, isnt a good thing...

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Skye Ephémérine Y R U looking here? Status: Offline Posts: 6,416 Reputation: 36736 Rep Power: 63 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Where ever I go, there I am, and I go often.. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: 'Islam supports conservation' - 08-24-2007 He gets his info from the crypts of morgagni-- __________________ *For the skeptic, no amount of proof will be enough, and for the believer, no amount of proof is necessary.* Vous n'arriverez pas à me berner si facilement !

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beespreeteam LI Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 136 Reputation: 124 Rep Power: 7 Join Date: May 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: 'Islam supports conservation' - 08-26-2007 ROFL @Isambard Anyway, man the source doesn't work >< __________________ Don't waste your time looking for the latest Islamic News, Articles, Science etc... It's all at one place; BeeSpree Islamic Media. Share, discover and learn. http://www.beespree.com

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Malaikah Extremophile Status: Offline Posts: 6,468 Reputation: 22333 Rep Power: 52 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swimming with thermus aquaticus in Yellowstone National Park Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: 'Islam supports conservation' - 08-26-2007 Hey people, Isambard is actually right, the Prophet did encourage us to have many children alhamdulillah. There is, for example, the hadith of the Messenger encouraging us to have kids so that he can have the biggest ummah on the day of Judgement... Isambard, if you are that worried, don't worry, any large number of kids being produced by Muslims is compensated by the lack of kids being produced by westerners. __________________