Recommended Books
A curated reading list on Islam, sustainability, ecology, and environmental stewardship.
Our Reading List
Deepen your understanding of Islam's relationship with the natural world
Green Deen: What Islam Teaches about Protecting the Planet
by Ibrahim Abdul-Matin
A groundbreaking book that draws on Quranic verses and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad to show that being Muslim and being green go hand-in-hand.
Animal Welfare in Islam
by Al-Hafiz B.A. Masri
An authoritative work examining the Islamic perspective on the treatment of animals, drawing on the Quran, Hadith, and classical Islamic jurisprudence.
Islam and Sustainable Development: New Worldviews
by Odeh Al-Jayyousi
Explores how Islamic values and principles can guide sustainable development, offering a fresh perspective on ecology, governance, and social justice.
Islam and Ecology: A Bestowed Trust
by Richard C. Foltz (Editor)
A comprehensive anthology examining the relationship between Islam and the natural environment, bringing together leading scholars to address ecological challenges.
Forty Green Hadith
by Various Scholars
A collection of forty prophetic traditions (hadith) related to environmental care, sustainability, and the Islamic obligation to protect the natural world.