CURTAILING ABUNDANCE OF MICROPLASTICS (MPS) IN MODERN HUMAN LIFESTYLE THROUGH THE LENS OF ISLAMIC TEACHINGS

Abstract

The ‘Islamic Environmentalism Concept’, in Islam, is a wide thought. Many researches have been carried out discussing Islamic ethical concepts to preserve nature and environment previously. It is mandatory to mention that one such research deals with water-based microplastics and associated problems. While, this research sheds light particularly on the role of Islamic teachings in eliminating the abundance of microplastics (MPs) prevalent in modern human lifestyle where Quran, sunnah, and hadith is inculcated as the primary source of reference. Here, it is analyzed that modern lifestyle triggers activities that causes release of numerous number of microplastics (MPs) in the environment. Conversely, Islam provides a structured framework to curb this menace of modern world without challenging innovation, and scientific and technological development. Noticeably, industrial effluents, wastage of plastic residue in the environment, and critical dependence on plastics in products of daily use are a few causes of excessive MPs in the modern era.

Moreover, Quranic, Sunnatic, and Hadithic thematic exegesis employing Islamic teachings is the methodology implemented in this research. The former part of the discussion directly showcases the deleterious effects of MPs on human and environment. Likewise, the later part of the discussion portrays discerning Islamic references that are solely coherent with the aforementioned issue where Quranic, Sunnah, and Hadith’s thematic exegesis chiefly encompasses modern human life style and proposes measures to reduce MPs. In deciphering the findings of this study, this is to be concluded-Islamic teachings demystifies the suggestive measures that serve as a blueprint to control abundance of MPs in contemporary human lifestyle. Thus, this will be a significant contribution to the environmental sustainability.