Islamic perspectives on environmental conservation with comparative insights from other religions

Abstract

Abstract. Kurniawati B, Pramadaningtyas PS, Wahyuningsih NI, Wijaya DS. 2025. Islamic perspectives on environmental conservation with comparative insights from other religions. Dakwah & Islamic Outreach 1: 1-14. This article explores Islamic environmental ethics in conversation with comparative religious perspectives to construct an interfaith framework for ecological responsibility. Grounded in the Qur’anic principles of taw??d, khil?fah, am?nah, and ?if? al-bi’ah, the study examines how Islam offers a holistic ecological worldview, further enriched by classical jurisprudence and prophetic practices. It also draws from the ecological wisdom embedded in
Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, revealing shared values such as stewardship, reverence for life, and moral restraint. These convergences suggest the possibility of interfaith collaboration in facing climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental injustice. The article analyzes theological and institutional challenges to interreligious engagement and highlights the strategic role of Islam in leading global religious ecology. Finally, it emphasizes the implications for da’wah and Islamic education, calling for a revival of eco-theology through spiritual formation, educational reform, and grassroots activism. By integrating environmental ethics into Islamic outreach and pedagogy, this study positions Islam not only as a faith of divine transcendence, but as a living tradition of ecological responsibility.