Week 2: Islam and Sustainable Development.

 In Week 2, the focus was on Islam’s view of sustainable development, which combines faith with responsibility. Prof. Dr. Suhaimi explained the idea of stewardship (Khilafah), where humans are trusted by Allah to care for the Earth. Based on Quranic values like justice (Adl), balance (Mizan), and trust (Amanah), Islam encourages wise use of resources for the good of both present and future generations.

Environmental sustainability means using resources like water and land responsibly as part of our duty to Allah. Social sustainability is built on mercy for all (Rahmatan Lil Alamin), trust (Amanah), and consultation (Shura) in governance. Economic sustainability involves fighting poverty through Zakat, Waqf, and ongoing charity, ensuring wealth is shared fairly in line with Islamic teachings.