“Pollution and global warming pose an even greater threat than war,” stated Egypt’s German Ambassador H.E. Julius Georg Luy, as he opened the 41st round of Cairo Climate Talks on June 27, 2016. “And,” he added, “the fight to preserve the environment could be the most positive way of bringing humanity together.” Expressing a heartfelt […]
Category: Spirituality
Waging Eco-Jihad for a Sustainable Future
There is an inseparable relation between the environment and our soul. Islamic teachings on environment offer a completely integrated view of the Universe where human souls and the environment are all part of one living, conscious whole. The Holy Quran exhorts us to live a balanced, moderate and sustainable life without causing any harm to […]
Towards a Green Eid
Eid, like other local, national and religious festivals have a major impact on the environment. Extra food, drinks and clothes are made, used and consumed. People spend huge amount of money in buying these items. Visiting public places, malls and entertainment location cause massive littering. The environmental consideration of Eid is often being neglected and […]
Astrology and Fortune Telling: What’s the Connection?
Each one of us wants to know what the future holds for us. When we are in some kind of trouble, the urge to know how the future will pan out is even more. This is why people flock in large numbers to astrologers and fortune-tellers thinking that these people can offer them a peek […]
Zero Waste Iftar Challenge 2022
Given that Ramadan is the month of blessings, we should proactively think of one blessing that is far too little thought about: our beautiful Planet Earth. We all know we are living in a time where environmental crises have reached an unprecedented level in human history. But let’s not talk about it, but do something! […]
Live An Awakened Life – An Enlightening Guide
Everything is meant to flourish. Nature, animals, and people. All of creation has the inherent capability to reach its full potential, but many of us are not aware of this. Most of us are conscious of physical surroundings and the material world, but very few of us live an awakened life and, thus, miss our […]
Environmental Conservation in Islamic Teachings
Islam has a rich tradition of highlighting the importance of environmental conservation. According to basic Islamic teachings, the basic elements of nature – land, water, fire, forest, and light – belong to all living things, not just human beings. Islam integrates the concept of environmental conservation into the philosophy of life for every believer. By doing […]
Energy Usage of an Average Church
Churches are large structures with an open interior to accommodate people for worship. Due to this plan, churches tend to be expensive in terms of energy usage. There are a variety of factors that need to be considered when determining the church’s energy usage. Size and energy usage of a church An average church is […]
5 Things People Get Wrong About When They Think Of Marriage
People usually think of marriage as a far more stressful process than it needs to be. Every person’s life will have a time when they think about their marriage status. For some, the question “when will I get married” can be quite daunting. Many individuals prefer to seek answers from Astrology owing to the accuracy […]