IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE MUSLIM WORLD
Assalámu `alaykum wa rahmatulláhi wa barakátuhu .
Please accept our invitation to the following :
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Islamic Foundation for Ecology and
Environmental Sciences (IFEES) Presents:
IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE MUSLIM WORLD
Date: Friday 2nd December 2005
Time: 6.45 pm - 9.00 pm
Venue: London Muslim Centre (LMC), 46-80 Whitechapel Road,
Whitechapel, London E1 1NX
Speakers:
George Monbiot (Guardian)*
Professor Tariq Ramadan (Oxford University)*
Fazlun Khalid (Founder/Director, IFEES)*
Phil Thornhill (National Co-ordinator, Campaign Against Climate Change)*
World famous Qari - Imam Hasan Bukhari (London's North Finchley Mosque)*
Climate Change is possibly the biggest threat to life on the planet,
especially when most of the effects will be felt in Muslim countries.
For example; Future water crisis in the Middle East, flooding in
Bangladesh, desertification of sub-Saharan Africa and much more......
All of this will lead to more wars and environmental refugees.
Allah (swt) says in the Quran:
Fasad (corruption) has appeared on land and sea because of what the
hands of men have earned. That (Allah) may give them a taste of some
of their deeds, in order that they may turn back (to the right path).
(Surah ar-Rum, 30:41)
These issues will affect us sooner rather than later
and mankind has a responsibility as commanded by Allah (swt):
It is He who has appointed you guardians in the earth, and
has raised some of you in rank above others, that He may try
you in what He has given you. Surely your Lord is swift in
reckoning; and surely He is All-Forgiving, All-Compassionate.
(Qur’an 6: 165)
But as the ummah of Muhammed ﷺ who have been given the responsibility
of 'Amr-i maruf' (enjoy the good) and 'Nahy-i munkar' (forbid the evil) and
of being the 'Khayra Ummatin' (best nation) then we must bring this isssues
like many others to forefront of our work.
Allah (swt) has bestowed for us, in Islam, the solution to all our
problems. We proclaim this with great passion and confidence. But
let us be honest and not deceive ourselves - can Muslims really
deal with the environmental crisis that has gripped the world,
despite environmental protection and awareness being ingrained
in their faith?
Do Muslims have any answers to these issues? Come to an
informative event and learn more about Islamic environmental themes,
the threat of climate change and whether or not Muslims can address
the global environmental challenge that faces us all.
*ALL WELCOME
*FREE event
HOW TO GET THERE:
Buses: 25, 253, 15
Nearest Tube: Aldgate East / Whitechapel (District Line, Hammersmith & City Line)
Nearest Rail: Liverpool Street
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For more information contact:
Tel: 07092 032 136
E-mail: ahlan@ifees.org
Website: http://www.ifees.org
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Wassalaam 'alaikum wa rahmatullaah.
- Admin, Islamic Foundation for Ecology
and Environmental Sciences (IFEES)