Islam and the Environment (USA)
Episode 101: Convert To Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Submit a Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Nawal. In this episode we discuss: Islam and its connection to the environment. The importance of the taking care of the environment. The importance of the taking care of plants and animals and reducing our impact on the environment. Over-population and over-consumption. Highlights from the episode: The importance of the environment in our religion. Caring for animals, plants, and water. The concept of the 7th generation in Native American culture. How the Holy Prophet emphasized caring for the environment for subsequent generations. Discussion on pollution, over-consumption, and overpopulation. Christian perspective versus Islamic perspective on the environment. Information on how the environment will serve as a witness to humanity on the day of judgement. Plant and animal communities and communication. The roles of plants and animals in the necessities of life for humanity and other living beings. Extinction of a variety of species, due to over-hunting. How over-consumption impacts human health. How eating less meat, can have a positive impact on the environment, and allow us to feed more people. How over-harvesting our resources, including over-fishing, is detrimental to animals, people, and their environments. Convenience culture of modern society is reviewed, especially the over-production of goods, including food. The current culture norms of over-consumption and the facade of plenty. How humanity has disconnected from the environment, including food production. The connection between one farmer and his farm. Plant and animal husbandry in the current factory farms systems. Overpopulation and it's impact on the environment.