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Week 2 : Islam and Sustainable Development

Salam all, as the same from week 1 I did my studies for week 2 through the video provided by our lecturer, Prof. Dr Suhaimi through iTa'leem. As for week 2, the focus was on Islam and sustainable development which we focused on 3 main things, Islam and social sustainability, Islam and environmental sustainability and Islam and economic sustainability. Here's my reflection for week 2:-

1. First of all, the concept of sustainable development in Islam is defined as the responsible use of resources and the stewardship (Khilafah) of the Earth, which ensures the well-being of present and future generations. This is based on the guidelines and principles of sustainability in the Quran which are justice (Adl),  stressing balance (Mizan) and Amanah in all aspects of life. Islam believes that humanity has been entrusted with the Earth as caretakers, and it must manage its resources wisely and responsibly, maintaining natural habitats, supporting social justice, and creating economic fairness. The objective is to attain wealth while upholding the ideals of respect for creation and the moral commitment to conserve the world for future generations.

2. For Islam and environmental sustainability, each of us has the right to benefit from the essential environmental elements and resources such as water, the land, the air and sunlight. However, we need to be responsible for each resource given by Allah. It is the Amanah, our religious duty demanded by Allah. Hence, we need to be responsible such as using natural resources efficiently, proper use of water without wasting it and preventing pollution. 

3. Islam and social sustainability. There are 3 in Islam as Rahmatan Lil Alamin:-
- Man as Khalifah on Earth
- Amanah as fundamental governance of society
- The concept of Shura

4. Lastly, Islam and economic sustainability. Islam prohibits poverty as it is close to disbelief (Kufr). Hence we provide effective means via Waqaf (endowment) and Zakat (alms) for people who are in need. As Prophet Muhammad SAW said, "When a man dies, no further reward is recorded for his actions with three exceptions which are Sadaqah Jariah, knowledge from which benefit continues and a prayer of a good son to his dead father."

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