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Critical Muslim 53: Water
Critical Muslim 53: Water
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Muslims have a very special relationship with water. In the desert-dwelling populations where Islam was born, it was a coveted asset. The great Muslim cities were built around rivers. Water still accompanies each of the daily prayers, through the performance of wudu (ritual ablution); the Sharia provides rules for using and preserving it; and the Qur’an and hadith mention, numerous times, that water is essential for life.
An ancient respect for this element, which covers 71 per cent of our planet’s surface, runs through Islamic teachings—but rivers are dying, ecosystems have been thrown into disarray, and pollution and plastics are making it undrinkable. While water is normally a metaphor for calm and purity, as climate change becomes climate catastrophe, we see some cities overstressed and running out of water, while others are sinking beneath the waves. This issue of Critical Muslim confronts the existential threats around water and seeks to restore the balance between the human and natural worlds.
An ancient respect for this element, which covers 71 per cent of our planet’s surface, runs through Islamic teachings—but rivers are dying, ecosystems have been thrown into disarray, and pollution and plastics are making it undrinkable. While water is normally a metaphor for calm and purity, as climate change becomes climate catastrophe, we see some cities overstressed and running out of water, while others are sinking beneath the waves. This issue of Critical Muslim confronts the existential threats around water and seeks to restore the balance between the human and natural worlds.
Details of Book
ISBN13: 9781805263067
ISBN10: 1805263064
Language: English
Series: Critical Muslim 53
Publisher: Hurst
Format: Paperback
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One Line Summary
Explores water's sacred role and ecological threats in Islam.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in how faith shapes environmental perspectives, this issue offers a fascinating look at water in Islamic tradition. It highlights the profound spiritual and practical connections Muslims have with water and raises important questions about sustainability. This read is both illuminating and urgent, perfect for those who care about ecological issues through a cultural lens.