Lucknow: In a rare ‘green’ gesture, a Lucknow-based Islamic seminary has issued a fatwa (an edict by a recognized religious authority on a point of Islamic law) asking people not to cut trees and burn crops as part of initiatives to curb global warming.The ‘advisory’, issued three days ahead of World Environment Day (June 5), has been issued by Islamic Centre of India, on a clarification sought by one Mohammad Tarique Khan in view of soaring temperatures. “According to Quran, it is the religious duty of Muslims to protect greenery, save water and avoid wastage. Every Muslim must ensure no green trees and crops are set on fire,” said Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, chairperson, ICI, in response to Khan’s request. In a video message, Maulana Khalid Rasheed asked people to plant more saplings and avoid cutting of trees.“According to the Almighty, the reward is for those who plant saplings that benefit all living creatures, including humans and animals. Make sincere attempts to save ponds, canals, rivers and seas from getting polluted,” he said, while adding, “In Islam, it is forbidden to burn trees and crops. It is a great sin. Even during the war, trees, gardens and fields should not be burnt or damaged.” tnnWe also published the following articles recentlyMPAs tree felling ignites protestResidents of Headland-Sada object to large-scale tree cutting by Mormugao Port Authority for coal storage without permission. Social activist Jayesh Shetgaonkar criticizes Goa govt for inaction.How a Brahmin bureaucracy thrived in Islamic kingdoms800 years ago, Hemadri Pandit invented the Modi script to simplify note-taking for business. He wrote Lekhapaddhati, a treatise on bookkeeping and accountancy.Officer dies after attack at anti-Islam rally in Germany: PoliceA 29-year-old police officer died after being stabbed at an anti-Islam rally in Germany. The officer was attacked in Mannheim during a rally organized by Pax Europa. Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed deep sadness over the incident.
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