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Hi guys! This week, we learned about Maqasid Syariah and Sustainable Development. As we already discussed about the definition and concept of Sustainable Development, today we will discuss about Maqasid Syariah and the connection between it. Maqasid Shariah refers to the objectives or goals of Islamic law (Syariah al-Islamiyah) which is realizing the human well-being by enhancing welfare, or benefit (Maslahah) of the people on one hand and preventing harm (Mafsadah) on the other. In order to protect well-being of humans and nature, there are five core objectives of Maqasid Shariah: 1. Hifz al-Deen (Protection of Faith)  Aim to safeguarding religion and allowing individuals to practice their faith freely. This objective includes creating an environment that respects religious beliefs and supports moral and spiritual growth. For instance, Islam emphasizes interfaith dialogue as a way to build understanding and find commonalities for the benefit of humanity aligned with SDG-17: partne...

Assalamua'laikum and hello guys! This week, we will discuss Islam and sustainable development. How is it related?   From my understanding, the concept of sustainable development is deeply rooted in Islamic teachings. Both the Qur'an and Hadith lay out principles that promote the spiritual and physical well-being of humanity. The Qur'an contains over 500 verses that offer guidance to Muslims on environmental stewardship and responsible interaction with nature. Additionally, the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) serves as an enduring example of justice, equity, and respect for the environment. "And do good as Allah has been good to you. and do not seek to cause corruption in this word. Allah does not love the corrupters." (Qasas 28:77) From this ayah, we know that Allah has clearly warned us from being corrupters. As a servant (A'bid) and caliph (Khalifah) on this word, we are supposed to maintain and balance our relationship with Allah, fellow human bei...