Environmental Perspectives in the Quranic Worldview

The environment is one of the critical issues facing humanity today, plagued by numerous challenges. Although significant scientific and practical efforts have been made to address these problems, a complete solution is only possible by considering the transcendent teachings of the Quran and adhering to its principles. This article, using a descriptive-analytical method, examines the Quranic verses related to the environment. These verses illustrate the foundational principles of the Quranic worldview on this subject. The most important of these principles include: the purposeful creation of the environment, the balance of the ecosystem, the aesthetic appreciation of the environment, biodiversity, and the stewardship of the environment by humans. The significance of these principles is supported by the comprehensiveness, timelessness, and internal enforcement mechanisms of Quranic environmental laws.