|
subject |
Islam - Harmony with Nature |
|
topic |
Conservation |
|
grade |
Three |
|
time |
30 minutes |
|
objective |
To enable students to understand the
islamic view of conservation in nature. |
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instructional
material |
Read “The |
INTRODUCTION
Muslims are told that God created the planet
Earth (and all its resources for man) in two days and the rest of the Universe
in four days :
“For those who asked God, the Lord of the
worlds, has created the Earth, set it on mountains and blessed it in two days
and calculated its resources (provisions) in four full days.” (41:9-10)
“He has created cattle to provide you with
clothing, food and other benefits.” (
“And He is the One who sends the wind, out of
His compassion, to bring you good news, and sends down from the sky pure water
for bringing dead land to life and for providing drinking water for many cattle
and people.” (25:48-49)
Muslims are also told that God has entrusted
us with managing the planet’s resources, living in harmony with our
environment, and with other inhabitants of the Earth. We are the ones who will be held accountable
for what we do :
“With their own actions, people will cause
pollution (harm, imbalance, damage, impurity, spoilage)
in the land and the sea, so that God will make them taste the fruits of their
deeds in order that humans not repeat their mistakes.” (30:41)
God has provided mankind with the resources
needed to lead a healthy and happy life on the planet, provided that humans
take care of the limited materials, animals, and other resources. Man has the knowledge to correct mistakes,
but must be able to take action as a society.
DEVELOPMENT
Read “The
REINFORCING ACTIVITIES
Ask students to draw their favourite part of
the story.