A Study on the Importance of Water Protection from the Perspective of Islam

Abstract

This article examines the significance of water from the perspective of the sacred Islamic religion and emphasizes the human responsibility to preserve this vital resource. The study aims to explore the importance of water within Islamic teachings and the role humans must play in its protection. This topic is of great significance, as water is one of the essential natural resources required for the survival of humans and all living beings. From a religious standpoint, the proper use and conservation of water are regarded as moral and spiritual obligations, with wastefulness and pollution strictly prohibited due to their destructive impact on life. The research elucidates human duties toward water, presents potential solutions and opportunities for water preservation, and underscores the consequences of neglecting this responsibility. Findings reveal that water is a divine blessing indispensable to life, and its conservation is a collective social responsibility. Moreover, adherence to religious guidelines concerning water management is fundamentally linked to the spiritual rewards of the Hereafter. The methodology employed is analytical and descriptive, drawing on library-based resources, including Qur’anic verses, prophetic hadiths, religious texts, as well as a review of relevant scholarly articles.