Ecological Values in the Quran: A Maqasidi Tafsir Perspective
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https://doi.org/10.33511/alfanar.v8n2.95-113Keywords:
Ecological values, environmental conservation, maqasid al-shariah, maqasidi tafsīrAbstract
Environmental degradation and climate change have become global challenges that require strong ethical, moral, and spiritual foundations to support environmental preservation efforts. As the primary source of Islamic teachings, the Quran contains numerous principles that emphasize human responsibility in maintaining ecological balance and environmental sustainability. This article aims to analyze the ecological values embedded in the Quran through a maqasidi tafsīr perspective and to examine their relevance to contemporary environmental conservation. The study employs a qualitative method using a content analysis approach. Primary data consist of Quranic verses related to environmental issues, while secondary data are drawn from classical and contemporary tafsīr literature, maqaṣid al-sharīʿah scholarship, and relevant academic publications. Data were collected through document analysis and examined using the maqasidi tafsīr approach to identify the objectives of Islamic law reflected in ecological verses. The findings reveal that the Quranic ecological framework encompasses ḥifẓ al-bi'ah (environmental protection), ḥifẓ al-nafs (protection of human life), and ḥifẓ al-dīn (protection of religion). These values demonstrate that environmental preservation is not merely an ecological concern but also an integral component of achieving public welfare (maṣlaḥah) and realizing the higher objectives of Islamic law. The study implies that Quranic ecological values can serve as ethical and normative foundations for promoting sustainable development and addressing contemporary environmental challenges.
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