REFLECTION WEEK 3 - Maqasid Shariah and Sustainable Development

 Date: 11 March 2025

sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putra_Mosque 

Assalamualaikum everyone, I am excited to share my new knowledge in subject of Sustainable Development (SD), focusing on its Maqasid Shariah and Sustainable Development. A lot of key lessons from the lecture are:

Okay, here's a blog-style simplification of the provided presentation on Maqasid Shariah and Sustainable Development:

Maqasid Shariah: Islamic Wisdom for a Sustainable World

Hey everyone! This week, we're exploring the cool connection between Islamic principles and the big global push for sustainable development. Turns out, there's a lot of overlap!

At the heart of it is Maqasid al-Shariah. Think of it as the core objectives of Islamic law – the reasons why certain rules exist. It's all about ensuring well-being and preventing harm. And to do that, it focuses on protecting five essential things:

• Life: This isn't just about physical survival, but also about living in peace and safety.

• Faith: The freedom to practice religion.

• Intellect: The importance of knowledge and critical thinking.

• Property: The right to own things and have financial security.

• Lineage: Strong families and communities.

What's really interesting is how closely these objectives align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Even though the SDGs aren't religious, they share a common vision of a just and sustainable world.

For example, Maqasid's emphasis on protecting "life" totally connects with the SDGs' goals for "peace" and "good health". And the idea of using resources responsibly in Islam is a major theme in sustainable development too.

It's all about finding that balance – taking care of our planet and building thriving societies, all while staying true to important values. Pretty powerful stuff!. Thank you. Stay tuned for next week reflection.