Abstract
Islamic teaching provides guidance in every walk
of life whether they are related to the necessities of
life, Medicare, or luxuries of life. By following
directives of Islam we can provide solution to every
problem including environmental pollution.
Environmentalists say that it is necessary that one
fourth of the land should be covered with forests in
order to provide congenial atmosphere for life.
Shortage of forests put negative effects on the
economy of a country; especially those countries
whose economy is entirely based on agriculture.
Wildlife has an important role in sustenance of the
forests. Human being and wildlife is closely
dependant on each other for a better life.
In this scenario, preservation of the wildlife has
got international importance. As a matter of fact,
for the last fourteen hundred years, these guidelines
have been provided in the Islamic teachings.
According to Islam, plantation of trees carries great
divine reward in the life hereafter and the
unnecessary and mass killing of animals is
considered a sin. Following these guidelines,
protection of forests can be guaranteed.
This article focuses on Islamic teachings which
ordain the protection of forests and wildlife as a
religious obligation.
