al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026)

The Ecotheology of the Qur'an in Surah Ar-Rahman: The Balance of Nature as a Manifestation of Divine Grace

Harisatul Qibtiyah (Unknown)
Musolli, Musolli (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 May 2026

Abstract

This research aims to examine ecotheological values in QS. Ar-Rahman verses 1–12 and their relevance in building human ecological awareness. The global environmental crisis indicates that ecological damage is caused not only by technical factors, but also by human spiritual crises that weakens the harmonious relationship between man, God, and nature. This study employs a thematic interpretation approach with a descriptive qualitative method based on library research. The primary data source is QS. Ar-Rahman verses 1–12 analyzed through Tafsir Al-Misbah, Tafsir Fi Zhilalil Qur'an, and Tafsir Al-Azhar. The results reveal six main ecotheological values, namely divine mercy as the foundational principle, along with human stewardship, cosmic submission, balance (mizan), justice (al-qisth) and gratitude as derivative principles. These values constitute the concept of Qur'anic ecotheology, which emphasizes that nature is a manifestation of divine mercy that must be preserved by humans as vicegerents. This study concludes that integrating divine mercy and ecological awareness contributes to the formation of sustainable environmental ethics, indicating that addressing environmental crisis requires not only scientific approaches but also the internalization of Qur'anic values.

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Afkar_Journal

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...