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Green Ummah Blog (GUB) is a research-based platform dedicated to publishing original research that explores the intersections of the environment, the climate crisis, and Islam in ways that are relevant and accessible to both Muslim and non-Muslim communities. Our mission involves curating content that delves into the depths of environmental and ecological history, raising awareness about environmental issues, and offering Islamic spiritual and practical knowledge to tackle the climate crisis while upholding the principles of Green Ummah.

At GUB, we aspire to motivate authors to produce research-based content that is easily understood by the general public. Our goal is to enhance the communal understanding of the climate crisis and provide a wide array of practical solutions. 

As climate change affects people across the globe, it is crucial that our approach to the crisis is well-informed and research-driven. Given the limited availability of English-language literature on Islam and the environment, particularly in terms of accessible online content, we welcome contributions from authors of all different backgrounds. While submissions should be written in English, they may incorporate resources from various languages.

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Practicing Shukr: Maintaining Hope Amid the Climate Crisis 

By Maryam Gamar Finding reasons to remain hopeful is becoming increasingly difficult in the face of the climate crisis. The more you learn, the more you may realize how severe human devastation of our planet has become. As Muslims, we have a tool to maintain hope and endurance as we participate in climate action. It […]

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Where the olive trees once stood: Ecocide in Gaza

By Aadil Nathani Indigenous peoples across the world have long maintained strong, reciprocal relationships with their lands and environments. In contrast, our resource-driven capitalist system has permitted, and in many cases encouraged, corporations to deforest, over-exploit, and deplete resources with minimal accountability. We see this in the deforestation of the Amazon and pollution of water […]

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Sustaining Sustainability: An Ethical Foundation

By Ahmad Deif The Islamic perspective on ethics provides  a compelling framework for understanding and shaping the moral principles that guide human behavior and structure our societies. This article suggests that applying this framework to sustainability efforts can help cultivate sustainable practices both at the individual level and within Muslim communities.  Islamic sources describe complete […]