BRIDGING FAITH AND ECOLOGY: SYED HUSSAIN NASR’S INSIGHTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL THOUGHT
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i5.2024.3297Keywords:
Islam, Environment, Environmentalism, NasrAbstract [English]
The environment encompasses the interaction of all living species, climate, weather and natural resources that affect human survival and sustainability. Human beings from existentialistic perspective, are free and responsible agents for development through the acts of their own will and effort to develop oneself and the world better to live. The present study examines the environmental philosophy of Syed Hussain Nasr, a prominent Islamic scholar and his efforts to bridge faith and ecology. He offers a deeply spiritual and philosophical approach to environmental thought. His thought is rooted in Islamic Cosmology and metaphysical principles, where nature is seen as a “Divine Manifestations” rather than a mere resources to be exploited. His environmental philosophy addresses the current ecological crises by bridging faith and ecology, providing a unique perspective that integrated spiritual values with ecological responsibilities.
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