I am not sure if this is as a result of eating closer to the Earth, but there has been in my heart an urgency towards our relationship with and our responsibility to the Earth. Everyday I read and watch lectures concerning the Earth, our health and eating naturally, our disconnection from the earth and hence our disconnection from ourselves. What I have found however, is the absence of voices from the Community of Sayyidina Muhammed (upon him be peace forever) it is striking to me because I know we have so much within our traditions the Quran and the Sunnah that teach us of our responsibility to the earth and the sacredness of this planet we walk upon. Whether it be Allah directly telling us we are the Khulafah (caretakers/stewards) of the Earth or Him telling us He will inspire the Earth to speak about the sins committed upon her or whether it be the Prophets (saw) deep concern for animals who would communicate with him, or trees whose sorrow he could hear or in warfare when his companions were advised to be mindful of the Earth, not to pollute the water or destroy trees - the wisdom and teachings are endless, we have so much to offer and contribute to this discourse, but in the dialogue of how we as one human family must work together towards healing the earth - we seem to be quiet, I dont quite understand why. Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Imam Zaid Shakir talk about these pressing issues and live them too. I was elated to find this lecture yesterday Sacred Earth, Sacred Self, not only because of the content but because of him contributing to the Conversation about the Earth from our traditions. Listen. Love.Act.Share.Be.
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 15:11:45 +0000
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