Chalim Journal of Teaching and Learning
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): Teaching and Learning

Cultivating Stewards of the Earth: Reconstructing Environmental Education Principles from an Ecological Tafsir of the Qur’an

Zamawi, Bahrudin (Unknown)
Achmad Krisbiyanto (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jun 2024

Abstract

This article explores the reconstruction of environmental education principles through an ecological tafsir (interpretation) approach to the Qur’an, aiming to cultivate ecologically conscious stewards of the earth. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method using a library research approach, analyzing Qur’anic verses related to the environment as well as classical and contemporary exegeses. The findings reveal that the Qur’an contains profound environmental education values, particularly through the concepts of tawhīd (oneness of God), mīzān (balance), and khalīfah (stewardship of the earth). The concept of khalīfah emphasizes human responsibility to manage and preserve nature as a trust from God. Ecological exegesis analysis shows that environmental damage contradicts the principle of natural balance taught in Islam. The implementation of these values in educational curricula - through the integration of ecological verses, tadabbur (contemplation) activities, and direct practices such as greening - can build sustainable environmental awareness and behavior. This article concludes that an environmental education approach based on Qur’anic exegesis is not only theologically relevant but also practical in addressing the global environmental crisis, and contributes to shaping individuals with a responsible character toward nature’s preservation

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Journal Info

Abbrev

cjotl

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Chalim Teaching and Learning Journal multi-disciplinary, peer-refereed journal, the scope of this journal is in learning and instruction area which provides a platform for the publication of the most advanced scientific researches in the areas of learning, development, instruction and teaching. The ...