God chose the earth as the abode of human beings before the creation of human beings. As such, a connection of the earth with mankind was established before it was created. In the Holy Qur'an, it has been said, "When your Lord said to the angels, 'Surely I will send My messenger to the earth.' (Surat al-Baqarah, verse 30)
Muslim historians claim that God made the earth habitable before sending humans. Other nations living on earth are expelled by angels. (Al-Bidaya wal-Nihaya: 1/18)
On the other hand, Allah introduces mankind to the earth. Irshad has said, 'Allah taught Adam the names of all things.' (Surat al-Baqara, verse 31)
Mujahid (Rah.) In the interpretation of that verse said, 'He was taught the names of every animal and bird and all living and inanimate objects. (Tafsir Ibn Kathir)
Man's relationship with the environment According to
Islam, man is the best creature in the world. He collects the necessary elements of his life from the light-air, food-drink, weather of the world. So the relationship of human beings with the nature, environment and climate of the earth is very close. In the Holy Qur'an, referring to this relationship, Irshad has said, 'Surely I have given dignity to the children of Adam. I have provided them with means of transportation on land and in water; We have provided them with good living and given them superiority over many things created. ' (Surah Bani Isra'il, verse: 70)
The role of environment in human birth and development In
the light of the Qur'an, natural elements and environment have an important role in the physical and mental structure of human beings and intellectual development. The following is the statement of the Qur'an:
1. Physical Organic Structure: Like other animals on earth, human beings are born in the natural way and natural elements prescribed by Allah and their physical development is also natural. Allah the Almighty said, 'I created man from dust. Then We turned him into a sperm-drop, and placed him in a secure darkness. Then I created the sperm into coagulated blood. Then We turned the clotted blood into flesh. Then I put bones in it. Then We covered the bones with flesh. Finally I made him stand in a new form. How benevolent is Allah, the best of creators! Then you will die. ' (Surat al-Muminun, verses 12-15) In
another verse he says about the food and sustenance of man, through which the human body develops, ' (Surah Ya-seen, verse 33)
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaningYou have little to be thankful for. ' (Sura Araf, verse: 10)
II. Mental structure: One of the elements through which Allah has endowed mankind with superiority in the world is its mental structure. Purpose by mental structure is his feeling and belief. Nature and the environment have an important role to play in purifying and strengthening human feelings and beliefs. For this reason, Allah the Almighty said, "If there were any deity in the heavens and the earth other than Allah, it would have been destroyed." (Surah Ambiya, verse: 22)
The natural rising and setting of the sun and the moon played a role in purifying the faith of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon himbefore attaining prophethood. He sees the regularity of the moon and the sun and understands that they have a controller. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): "Thus do We show Ibrahim (Abraham) the management of the heavens and the earth, that he may be of those who are sure." (Surah An-Nam, verse: 65)
3. Intellectual development: Environment and nature also play an important role in human intellectual development. For this reason, in many places in the Holy Qur'an, people have been asked to think about God's creation, that is, the environment, nature and weather, so that their intellect develops and they are able to get the direction of truth. Allah says, 'Do they not look at the camels, how they were created; It does not look at the sky, how it is raised, how it is placed on the mountain, and how it is flat on the earth. ' (Surah Ghashiya, verses: 18-20)
Nature engaged in the service of man
All creation of the world and nature is engaged in the welfare and service of man. Irshad said, "He is the One who created for you all that is in the earth." (Surat al-Baqara, verse 22) In the
above verse, Allah has presented nature and environment as useful and friendly for human beings. So it is the duty of man to preserve it. The Holy Qur'an condemns those who play a role in the destruction of the earth's nature and environment. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “And among mankind is he whose speech about the life of this world makes you splendid, and he bears witness to All যাh about what is in his heart. In fact, he is very quarrelsome. When he leaves, he tries to create unrest on earth and destroy crops and animals. God does not like unrest. ' (Surat al-Baqara, verses: 204-205) May
Allah protect this world, the abode of man. Amen.