ABSTRACT
It is the responsibility of Muslims to ensure the flourishing of the world by fulfilling their duties as Khalifah (vicegerent). Since the 1980s, when the idea of “sustainability” was first established, the context of this phrase has consistently been centered on the context of renewable resources and the ecological capacity to support human life. A crucial component of this relationship is that people are a part of the creation, alongside both known and unknown forms of life. Islamic doctrine emphasizes the unique capacity of people to act with intelligence in comparison to the rest of the creation. Such dominance entails the practical need to maintain and utilize natural resources, such as water, land, and animals, in a sustainable and limited manner. This chapter discusses, from an Islamic point of view, the contemporary conception of sustainability, including the positioning of its three pillars, for example, the environment, society, and the economy.
