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WEEK 2: Islam in Sustainable Development

 


Salam all. Continuing the lesson, Prof has taught us another perspective, the Islamic perspective. Throughout the learning experience, I think the most profound one is visualise in the image I have attached above.

To explain, sustainable development has been engraved and close with the teaching of Islam. We were taught to practice zakat and encouraged to do waqaf. These activities help the development of our economic sides in the sustainable practices. Other than that, we as human are also khalifah, the vicegerent of Allah the Almighty. We were taught to socialise with others and care about other human beings. It is our role as human to make sure everyone is taken care of. Lastly, in islamic teachings, we were also taught about many concepts and Prof has successfully helped me in understanding how it can be related to the sustainable development. Alhamdulillah.

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  1. Short and easy to understand!

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  2. Very informative

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  3. really enjoyed your reflection girl! it's amazing how you tied together core islamic practices like zakat, waqaf, and our role as khalifah with sustainable development

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