SOR quotes

Acts 9:1-19

Saul’s conversion to Christianity

The acts as a whole describe his actions as a missionary

Genesis 2:15

“To till and to to keep”

Discusses humanity’s responsibility to care and protect creation

Romans 1:16

Paul discussing that faith can get you salvation regardless of whether you are a Jew

1 Corinthians 12:12

Principle belief of divinity and humanity of Christ —> can be used for baptism

Laudato si (2015)

Christian response to climate change, reflecting the ethical teachings of the faith

Matthew 25:40

“Least of these”

Ethical teachings

Quran 4:126

“To God belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth”

Reflects tawhid

Quran 2:177

“Truly righteous is he who believes in Allah”

Tawhid

Quran 49:54

Mizan (balance)

‘Proportionate measure’

Matthew 28:19

Explains the trinitarian formula

Matthew 25:25

Core paradigm of Christianity, ‘love thy neighbour’

Aisha

Created 2210 hadiths, had extensive knowledge of the Quran and as such was able to interpret it and make informed judgements to settle conflicting opinions

International declaration of climate change (2015)

Islamic response to climate change, released the same year as laudato si

Green anglicans

A Anglican group based in South Africa that a dedicated to spreading the word of god through the teachings of environmental ethics

Hill song baptism

They only conduct adult baptism, contrary to most Christian churches

Hajj

A sacred pilgrimage to Mecca. Every Muslim must undertake this if they are able to. It includes many steps including praying on mount Arafat, tawaf, and jamarat. This is done on the 9th month of the Islamic calendar

Galations 3:27

Clothed with Christ.

Entering in a new lift with Christ

Micah 6:8

“And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.”

Can be used in relation to environmental ethics, God’s call to humans to life a live of love for him and everything

Genesis 1:28

“God blessed them, and said to them… have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth”

Again, that call for humanity to care for the environment, this time more explicit in ‘everything that moves upon the earth’ —> link that to the core teaching of Agape (love thy neighbour and love your enemy)

Genesis 2:15

“The Lord God took the Man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it”

This is another reference to how man was instructed to care for the earth. This verse (Genesis) has many references to environmental teachings

Plant with Purpose

A christian environmental organisation that uses the key ethical teachings of the faith to protect the environment.

From them; “Our program is rooted in biblical principles and Christian values… Our interventions include economic empowerment, environmental restoration, and spiritual renewal”

An-Nisa:43

“And if you are ill, or on a journey or one of you comes after answering the call of nature, or you have been in contact with women and you find no water, perform Tayammum with clean earth and rub therewith your faces and hands (Tayammum) Truly, Allah is Ever Oft-Pardoning, Oft-Forgiving.”

Discusses the use of sand instead of water for wudu (the practice of cleansing before prayer), as it was narrated by Aisha it demonstrates her profound impact on the faith. While dually demonstrating that there is no excuse for skipping prayer, reinforcing to Muslims that Allah should be at the forefront of their life.

Qur’an Surah an-Nur 24:1-17

“Her cause for revelation protects the innocent until proven guilty as a legal canon and was seen as a blessing for humanity “

Demonstrates her proficiency as a scholar, that she was able to influence how legal systems ran whilst simultaneously being a figure head for many feminist movements as her courage and intelligence were proof of a woman’s capability.

this scripture can be linked to her impact of setting up Madrasas (schools) for women

2017 Islamic Climate Initiative

The impact of this ethical teaching is evident through the 2017 Islamic Climate Initiative that launched in Brisbane, which involved a small group of the Brisbane Umma who felt the need to start a conversation and action on climate change in order to demonstrate their responsibility of being stewards of the environment.

Quran 6:165

“It is He that has made you Khalif over the earth”.

Qur’an 2:30

“And when your Lord said to the angels: Lo! I am about to place a caliph (vicegerent) on the earth...”

Relating to the islamic environmental ethic of Khalifa