Green Deen: What Islam Teaches about Protecting the Planet

Muslims are compelled by their religion to praise their Creator, pray, fast, and give charity. But what is not widely known is that there are deep and long-standing connections between Islamic teachings and environmentalism. In this groundbreaking book, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin draws on research, scripture, and interviews with Muslim Americans to trace Islam's profound dedication to humankind's collective role as stewards of the Earth. Abdul-Matin points out that the Prophet Muhammad declared that ?the Earth is a mosque.?

Deen means ?path? or ?way? in Arabic. Abdul-Matin offers dozens of examples of how Muslims can follow, and already are following, a Green Deen in four areas: ?waste, watts (energy), water, and food.? At last, people of all beliefs can appreciate the gifts and contributions that Islam and Muslims bring to the environmental movement.