Studia Quranika: Jurnal Studi Quran
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): July

Toward an Eco-Tafsir Paradigm: Integrating Qur'anic Cosmology, Environmental Ethics, and Sustainability in Quraish Shihab's Interpretation

Luthviyah Romziana (Universitas Nurul Jadid)
Intan Prasari (Universitas Nurul Jadid)



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Publish Date
10 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study contributes to strengthening ecological tafsir discourse and offers practical implications for education and environmental awareness based on Islamic values. The growing environmental crisis has prompted renewed interest in religious approaches to ecological sustainability. While previous studies have discussed Islamic environmental ethics, limited attention has been given to the ecological implications of Qur’anic cosmology in contemporary tafsir. This study investigates the ecological meaning of cosmological verses in the Qur’an through the interpretation of M. Quraish Shihab and examines their relevance to current environmental concerns. Using a qualitative library research design, data were collected from Tafsir Al-Mishbah and related academic literature, then analyzed through thematic and interpretive approaches. The study finds that Quraish Shihab’s interpretation emphasizes three interconnected ecological principles: mīzān (cosmic balance), khalīfah (human stewardship), and the prohibition of fasād (environmental destruction). These principles position humans as morally responsible agents in preserving ecological harmony. The analysis further shows that Qur’anic cosmology functions not only as a theological explanation of the universe but also as an ethical framework for environmental responsibility. The study demonstrates the relevance of ecological tafsir in addressing contemporary environmental challenges from an Islamic perspective.

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quranika

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1. Al-Quran Science 2. Al-Quran and Contemporary Issues 3. Tafsir Science 4. Tafsir Methods 5. Al-Quran Manuscript Studies 6. Al-Quran Linguistics, 7. Living Quran 8. Methods of Memorizing the ...