The Role of Environmental Education in the Foundations of Islamic Philosophy of Education
Keywords:
Islamic education, Environment, Ethics, theologyAbstract
The aim of this research is to clarify the role of environmental education in the foundations of Islamic philosophy of education. Environmental education is a concept that humanity needs to address the environmental crisis. Therefore, it is necessary to extract practical strategies for this aspect of education based on a solid foundation. Since humans require divine guidance and Islam is the religion of the final prophet, the foundation of this work is based on Islam, with the objective of uncovering and identifying the concept and principles of environmental education in Islam through the core verses of the Quran and the sayings of the Imams. For this purpose, a qualitative research method of a descriptive-analytical nature was utilized. The findings indicate that Islam considers the environment as an inseparable unit and does not separate humans from the environment in the universe. This approach is rooted in a monotheistic worldview, meaning that the world and everything within it have their essence from and towards God. Nature and the environment are described as signs of divine power and greatness, and humans are made responsible for them in a manner befitting their worth. Based on the approach to environmental education derived from Islamic teachings, educational methods focusing on fostering an attitude towards studying nature as divine manifestations, the congruence of humans and nature, the revival of the connection between science and spirituality, and the sanctification of tree planting and plant cultivation can be presented for environmental education.
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