The Islam; an over 1. The largest religious following in the world with around 8 billion followers worldwide, it offers a complete way of living that is not only religious and moral but also practical life principles. The less most Muslims know of a very critical issue of Islamic teachings is environmental stewardship sometimes known as Khilafah. This work analyses the role of Khilafah in Islam’s attitude toward environmental protection and how environmental problems can be solved based on this doctrine.
Concept of Authority: The KhilafahThe Arabic term khilafah is translated as trusteeship or delegation. In the Islamic worldview, the term alludes to the human duty as caretakers of the planet by being God’s stewards. This concept is based on the Quran – the Islamic scripture and Sunnah – the practices and sayings of Prophet Muhammad.
Quranic Foundation:
The Quran further defines what the role of humans will be on the earth. In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:30 Thus Allah says:).
"And [mention] when your Lord said to the angels, ‘Indeed I will make on the earth a Khalifah’. They said ‘Will you place thereupon one who causes corruption while we declare Your praise and sanctify You’. All said ‘I know that which you do not know’’.
This verse indicates that humans are placed in charge of the earth as its keepers or custodians.