In her book Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, a Pioneer of the Environment …
In her
book Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, a Pioneer of the Environment, Francesca De
Chatel says about Prophet Mohammad: “He (SAW) was a strong proponent of
the sustainable use and cultivation of land and water, proper treatment
of animals, plants and birds, and the equal rights of users. In this
context the modernity of the Prophet's (SAW) view of the environment and
the concepts he introduced to his followers is particularly striking;
certain passages of the hadith could easily be mistaken for discussions
about contemporary environmental issues.” It could be said that the time
of Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, was a time when ignorance prevailed for
people looked at animals as creatures with no value, feelings or
emotions. Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, however, commanded believers to take
good care of creatures; he even called one of his great companions “Abu
Hurairah” and hurairah in Arabic means kitten and Prophet Mohammad,
PBUH,called him Abu Hurairah to
encourage and support him for taking care of cats and treating them
kindly. Thus, Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, is worthy of being described as
the Prophet of mercy to mankind and all creatures. Allah, the great
says:
“We sent thee not, but as a Mercy for all creatures.” Anbiya'a or the Prophets: 21: 107
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