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"How we manage waste, watts, water, and food should reinforce the moral foundations of our communities...ensure economic and social justice and create the freedom to transform our pollution-based 'gray' economy to one that...is sustainable and 'green.'" Environmental policy consultant and youth organizer Abdul-Matin shares his love of the Earth, which he describes as a mosque, in his first book, a guide to environmentalism that speaks to Muslims in their own terms. Defining a Deen as a path, the author clearly demonstrates how environmentalism fits into the goals and ethics of Islam. Abdul-Matin seamlessly intertwines personal experiences with religious doctrine and environmental information. The author focuses on several facets of human impact-waste, energy, water, and food-and includes discussions of green jobs, political systems, and greenwashing. Though topics will not be new to those who have read secular books about green or simple living, Muslims will appreciate Abdul-Matin's clarity in relating steps to Islam, often providing quotes from the Qur'an (though tips will apply equally to non-Muslims). Less a lecture than an invitation to introspection, Green Deen is a welcome hybrid, providing a glimpse into conservation through the lens of religion. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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“An important book for everyone! Muslims will be inspired by what their fellow believers are doing to be stewards of the Earth, and all people will gain a more complete and accurate picture of how Islam sees the world.” —Imam Siraj Wahaj, Masjid Al-Taqwa, Brooklyn, New York “Green Deen adds new thinking and allies to help solve the persistent social, energy, and infrastructure challenges that we all face as a planet, as nations, and in our own communities, every day.” —Majora Carter, founder, The Majora Carter Group, cohost of Sundance Channel’s The Green, and host of NPR’s The Promised Land “Green Deen connects faith to environment to social justice. It’s a guide for all of us trying to save people and the planet.” —Rami Nashashibi, Executive Director, Inner-City Muslim Action Network “While there are many belief systems on this planet, few have been as deeply maligned as Islam in recent years. In that context, it is a beautiful and powerful call that Ibrahim Abdul-Matin puts out to his community and to the world, crying out that within Islam are the very tenets which are needed to save the world—for Muslims and non-Muslims. It is an act of faith to be sustainable...that is the essential truth which this book teaches us all.” —Adrienne Maree Brown, Executive Director, The Ruckus Society “Ibrahim Abdul-Matin is one of the premier scholars and practitioners joining the green economy to Islam. His work reminds environmentalism of the spirituality in deep ecology and provides a pathway for an economic system to work within a framework of reverence.” —Nikki Henderson, Executive Director, People’s Grocery “Is this a Muslim book about the environment, an environmental book about Islam, or a poem and a prayer to the unity of all creation? It is all of these and more—Green Deen is a stunning hybrid creation from an extraordinary and wise new literary voice. Please welcome Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, black American and Muslim, to the pantheon of important environmental writers.” —William Upski Wimsatt, founder, League of Young Voters, and author of Please Don’t Bomb the Suburbs “Green Deen shows how the authentic religious values and practices of Islam should lead to a wholesome, healthy, and compassionate lifestyle that benefits all living things. Abdul-Matin writes in accessible, intelligent, and motivating language, making this an excellent book for all readers.” —Ingrid Mattson, PhD, President, The Islamic Society of North America, and Director, The Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary
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Product details
Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers (November 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1605094641
ISBN-13: 978-1605094649
Product Dimensions:
5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.6 out of 5 stars
38 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#938,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
A great approach to understanding environmentalism though an Islamic lens. Abdul-Matin highlights major universal Islamic principles that make it clear that one of the major responsibilities God has for humanity is to maintain balance on the earth.He also presents major examples of efforts currently doing good things on this front.
In Green Deen: What Islam Teaches About Protecting the Planet, Ibrahim Abdul -Matin attempts to show how an environmentalist/conservationist belief system and lifestyle are "deeply imbedded in the Muslim tradition from a variety of perspectives." Abdul-Matin is an American-born Muslim who attended Hamza Yusuf's new Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California before returning to his native New York to further his education and pursue work in line with his family tradition as a community activist or policy advisor. His thesis is that six Islamic ethical principles or ideas form a framework of an environmentalist ethos. The six principles he addresses are tawhid, which he describes as the Oneness of God and which he often expounds in a sense of the interconnectedness of all subjects of Creation, ayat, or the idea of signs of God being everywhere including in humanity and nature, khalifah, which he views as the idea of humans as stewards of the Earth, amana, described as a divine trust for humanity to protect the planet, adl, interpreted in context as a call toward just use of resources and treatment of Creation, and mizan, explained as living in balance with the whole of Creation.After a nice forward by Muslim Congressman Keith Ellison, Abdul-Matin divides his discussion into four main parts: waste, energy, water and food. For each, he briefly outlines the environmental issues and tries to show how American Muslims are working to solve these issues by highlighting certain individuals as examples. He also sometimes refers to hadith or Qur'anic verses or in some other way tries to connect one or more of the six principles (tawhid, ayat, amana, adl, khalifah, and mizan) to solutions.As far as the quality of this item for someone interested in following a "Green Deen", a way of life that emphasizes responsible use of resources as part of and in line with Islamic teachings, his advice and outlines are mostly rather pedestrian. The historic and scientific background information in this book tends to be drastically oversimplified. The author fails to address any scientific debate over some claims made, and he makes sweeping gestures around history, at one point seemingly suggesting that there has been one smooth arc of progress from humanity as environmental devils toward fulfillment of the Islamic ideal of humans as proper stewards of the world's resources. However, as an overview or introduction, these aspects are adequate.The writer finally seems to catch his stride about 1/3 of the way into the book. He presents many solid, standard ideas for topics such as making a "Green Mosque" through energy audits, weatherizing, adding off-grid energy sources, avoiding use of disposable dishes and bottled water, incorporating ride-sharing plans, composting food waste, using low energy appliances, getting LEED certification on new construction, growing a community garden, and so on. He also does a fair job of describing a relationship between the modern political landscape and the unjust appropriation of natural resources by some governments and makes an impassioned argument against bottled water. He further succeeds at demonstrating through example that many American Muslims are working on environmental issues in a variety of contexts, although the book would've been well-served to have had even more such examples.Abdul-Matin admits in his introduction to a few limitations that do affect the overall quality of the work. His attempts to tie his chosen six Islamic principles to his overall discussion are often weak. The connections are there, but insufficiently supported in the writing. He becomes extremely repetitive, beginning sections with nearly identical wording and retelling some facts and stories multiple times. The questions he ends chapters with often leave them feeling unfinished rather than bringing them to a satisfying conclusion. He excessively uses the phrase "Green Deen" as if it were a religion or mantra of its own, separate from Islam, in contradiction to his correct contention that Islam and a conservationist stance are already perfectly aligned. And, he presents some content that involves fiqh in ways that may be incorrect for some schools of thought. For example, while making a strong case for organic and free range zabiha meat, he nonetheless claims that eating meat slaughtered by People of the Book is religiously acceptable - a claim that is certainly not a unanimously held position.As a whole, this work lacks in sophistication or nuance, but succeeds in filling a necessary niche in the available literature. A reader will find some content of worth in this effort, although may not be satisfied by the book as a whole. A youth group interested in leading its community toward more environmentally sound practices may find some inspiration and ideas in its pages and may benefit from the effort to employ an Islamic foundation, but will not find a clear, practical guide on how to accomplish its goals; the author leaves it to the reader to figure out how to put the ideals, ideas and examples into action in one's own particular context.
Good and informative read.....
With this book, Abdul-Matin brings Islam out of the shadows, and also brings it back home from the Middle East. He writes in a very accessible, easy to read style. He brings Islam into the mainstream of American Life by discussing very practical and common sense approaches to tackling one of the biggest problems of our era (waste, overconsumption,preservation of our planet).Religion can be relevant beyond just dogma, by helping us to re-frame how we look at our problems. The author is a native born, second generation Muslim, educated, with a sense of civic responsibility, helps me to look at Islam in completely different light. Highly recommended.
Ibrahim does a fabulous job providing the reader with a faith-based perspective on the environmentalism movement. His book is full of interesting and thought-provoking concepts, as well as practical steps to implement a more "green deen". He does a great job writing to a wide audience, whether Muslim or not, environmental activist or not, the book has something for everyone. For those with little or no background in Islam or the environmental movement, Green Deen discusses not only the basics, but also deeper concepts that connect the two spheres. For those who have more knowledge of Islam and/or the environmental movement, Green Deen also provides interesting insights, such as the notion of the earth being a mosque, and the Prophet Muhammad's serious concern with taking care of the planet because of mankind's role as stewards of the earth. And finally, Green Deen is an easy read. Once you pick it up, it's easy to get lost in its content and message.
I very much appreciate this book because it connects two subjects I care so much about: faith and Earth. It is well written with good depth and insight and it really motivates the reader to take action which is what books in this subject area should do. There is a strong emphasis on our roles as stewards of the planet and all that is living on Earth and I think that is really well illustrated with concrete examples that show what the world would look like if everyone took the time to take good care of our living space and others around us. I am grateful to have been able to find such a wonderful book and I am buying more for my friends and relatives as a gift. It is well worth reading and I am already changing my habits to do a better job of taking good care of the Earth and I really feel connected and inspired by this book.
In today's society we are constantly reminded that our worth is judged materiallistically. In Green Deen, the author grounds human worth to our innate connection to the Creator and all created things. How we treat the planet is a reflection of how we treat ourselves. Green Deen is a simple yet deep reminder to reassess our actions. This book explores how the economy affects our green habits. It makes an interesting case that capitalism and consumerism don't have to be anti-environmentalism if practiced differently. I believe this book shows people of all walks of life how to connect green living to their own ideologies and style of living by giving compelling examples of Muslims incorporating the two.
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