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

Dialectics of Fasad and Musibah in the Qur'an as Ethical Framework for Anthropogenic Damage

'Ammar 'Abdulmatin (Unknown)
Ahmad Nurrohim (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the concepts of fasad (corruption/damage) and musibah (calamity/disaster) in the Qur’an and their relevance to environmental damage caused by anthropogenic activities. The study focuses on the relationship between human actions, ecological imbalance, and disasters from the perspective of Qur’anic ethics. This research uses a qualitative comparative method through thematic exegesis and content analysis of Qur’anic verses and scientific literature on Islamic environmental ethics. Data were collected through library research and analyzed by grouping concepts related to fasad, musibah, khilafah, and mizan. The findings show that fasad refers to human actions that damage moral, social, and ecological balance, while musibah is understood as the consequence of such damage. The Qur’an also emphasizes human responsibility as khalifah to maintain environmental balance and prevent destruction. This study concludes that the concepts of fasad and musibah provide a relevant Qur’anic environmental ethics framework for understanding contemporary ecological crises and contribute to the development of thematic Qur’anic exegesis and Islamic environmental ethics.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

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, ...