The Emergence of Al Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth
What does Islam have to say about our relationship with the natural world?
In this important contribution to The Muslim 500, Islamic eco-theologian Fazlun Khalid traces the emergence of Islamic environmentalism and the development of Al Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth, launched at the United Nations Environment Assembly in 2024.
Rooted in the Qur’an and Islamic tradition, Al Mizan explores humanity’s responsibility to maintain the balance of creation and offers a powerful contribution to the growing conversation between faith and ecological action.
An inspiring perspective for anyone interested in the role of faith communities in caring for our common home.
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The Rebirth of Islamic Environmentalism: The Emergence of Al Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth