ISLAM AND THE ENVIRONMENT

According to Islam, why should humans seek to protect and preserve the environment?

• Because it is a human responsibility.

• Because the environment contains Allah's creatures that deserve protection.

• Because the environment is a sign of Allah's wisdom, mercy, power, and other attributes.

• All of them.

What does the Quran say about the environment and its creatures?

• They are created to serve humans.

• They are meaningless and have no purpose.

• They praise and glorify Allah.

• They are a burden on humans.

What is the trusteeship (khilafah) mentioned in the Quran?

• The responsibility of humans to look after the earth.

• The responsibility of animals to look after their offspring.

• The responsibility of angels to protect humans.

• The responsibility of nature to balance itself.

Why did the heavens, earth, and hills withdraw from the trusteeship offered by Allah?

• Because they were not capable of fulfilling the responsibility.

• Because they did not want to serve humans.

• Because they were afraid of the burden it entails.

• All of them.

What is the significance of the concept of "trusteeship" in Islam?

• It emphasizes the importance of managing resources effectively.

• It highlights the role of humans as protectors of the environment.

• It promotes the idea that humans are superior to other creatures. .

• It justifies the exploitation of natural resources for economic gain

What is the concept of "khayr" in Islam?

• The concept of good and righteousness.

• The concept of evil and corruption.

• The concept of power and domination.

• The concept of wealth and luxury.

Why do Muslims believe that protecting the environment is good in itself?

• Because it is a way to show gratitude to Allah.

• Because it helps humans develop awareness and understanding of Allah's attributes.

• Because it is a way to protect Allah's creatures.

• All of them.

How does Islam view waste and pollution?

• They are necessary byproducts of economic growth.

• They are signs of progress and technological advancement.

• They are harmful to the environment and should be minimized.

• They are irrelevant to the environment and should be ignored.

According to Islam, what resources are considered the property of all?

• Only rivers and minerals.

• Only the ozone layer and atmosphere.

• Only the oceans and wildlife of the world.

• Rivers, minerals, the ozone layer, atmosphere, oceans and the wildlife of the world.

What is Nawafil in Islam?

• Obligatory prayers

• Voluntary acts of worship

• Fasting during Ramadan

• Zakat (charity) obligations