DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/humanika.v30i2.59354

Murtadha Muthahhari Ecological Vision: Unveiling the Spiritual Foundation of Harmony Between Humans and Nature in Islamic Ecology

STIE GICI Business School, Depok, Indonesia, Indonesia

Received: 2 Nov 2023; Revised: 19 Dec 2023; Accepted: 5 Jan 2024; Published: 10 Jan 2024.
Open Access Copyright (c) 2023 HUMANIKA under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0.

Citation Format:
Abstract
Murtadha Muthahhari, a philosopher and theologian, offers an "eco-spiritual insight" on the worsening environmental crisis. He believes the environmental problem is spiritual, caused by humanity's disconnect from nature, leading to its exploitation. Muthahhari proposes an awakening to our interconnectedness with all life forms, stressing a new understanding of our role in the natural world. He draws from Islamic teachings, emphasizing stewardship, arguing that humans are caretakers, not masters, responsible for preserving nature's balance. His vision challenges the human-centered view and suggests a more sustainable relationship between humans and the environment.Additionally, in the abstract, the research aims to explore and elucidate Muthahhari's eco-spiritual insight as a transformative framework for addressing the environmental crisis. The objectives include analyzing Muthahhari's concept of eco-spiritual insight, examining its roots in Islamic teachings, and evaluating its potential impact on reshaping humanity's relationship with the environment. Methodologically, the research involves a comprehensive literature review of Muthahhari's works, particularly focusing on his writings related to eco-spirituality and environmental ethics. Additionally, it includes an analysis of Islamic teachings that form the basis of Muthahhari's perspective. The research employs qualitative methods to interpret and synthesize Muthahhari's ideas, providing a deep understanding of the eco-spiritual insight he advocates. The results of the research showcase the significance of Muthahhari's eco-spiritual insight in offering a unique approach to environmentalism. The formulation of results emphasizes the reawakening of spiritual consciousness, the need for a new ontology, and the concept of khalifah as pivotal elements in fostering a more sustainable and harmonious relationship between humanity and the natural world. The study concludes by highlighting the potential of Muthahhari's eco-spiritual vision to inspire a paradigm shift in environmental discourse and action.
Fulltext View|Download
Keywords: Murtadha Muthahhari; Ecology; Spiritual; Ontology

Article Metrics:

Article Info
Section: research artikel
Language : EN
Recent articles
Commemorative Street Naming of Historical Figures as Cultural Memory and Representation in Banyumas Regency Address Terms Used in Discount Account Found in Instagram Pengaruh Terapi Perilaku Kognitif dalam Modifikasi Perilaku Kesehatan pada Penerima Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) More recent articles
Most cited articles
EKSISTENSI DAN NILAI-NILAI KEARIFAN KOMUNITAS SAMIN DI KUDUS DAN PATI COGNITIVE INTERJECTION IN INDONESIAN AND JAPANESE STUDY OF TAOISM ETHICS AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN INDONESIA PENERAPAN PENDEKATAN JELAJAH ALAM SEKITAR PADA PERKEMBANGBIAKAN TUMBUHAN DI SEKOLAH DASAR KONDISI JAWA TENGAH PADA ABAD VIII SAMPAI ABAD XV M More cited articles
  1. Adlini, M. N., Dinda, A. H., Yulinda, S., Chotimah, O., & Merliyana, S. J. (2022). Metode penelitian kualitatif studi pustaka. Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan, 6(1), 974–980
  2. Anggraini, R. D., & Rohmatika, R. V. (2021). Konsep Ekosufisme: Harmoni Tuhan, Alam Dan Manusia Dalam Pandangan Seyyed Hossein Nasr. Al-Adyan: Jurnal Studi Lintas Agama, 16(2), 1–30
  3. Ardeshir Larijany, S. (2021). Muthahhari and his approach to women’s social life: With special reference to political participation and issuing fatwas [PhD Thesis, University of Birmingham]. https://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/11380/
  4. Asghari, S. (2021). Sufism and Challenges of Modern and Secular Philosophy: Nasr’s Perspective. Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi, 98, 245–258
  5. Babaei, H. (2016). Standards of Islamity in Islamic civilization. Kom: Časopis Za Religijske Nauke, 3, 19–36
  6. Cancelliere, J. (n.d.). Suhrawardī and the Problem of Universals. Sacred Web: A Journal of Tradition and Modernity, 42, 52–83
  7. Coccia, E. (2019). The life of plants: A metaphysics of mixture. John Wiley & Sons
  8. Collins, P. (2009). Philosophy and Humanism. https://philpapers.org/rec/COLPAH-2
  9. Fathurrahman, F. (2019). The Construction of Murtadha Muthahhari’s Thought Regarding Divine Will and Human’s Willing. Jicsa (Journal Of Islamic Civilization in Southeast Asia), 8(2). https://journal3.uin-alauddin.ac.id/index.php/jicsa/article/view/11770
  10. Gatti, H. (1999). Giordano Bruno and renaissance science: Broken lives and organizational power. Cornell University Press
  11. Gračanin, A., Bylsma, L. M., & Vingerhoets, A. J. J. M. (2018). Why Only Humans Shed Emotional Tears: Evolutionary and Cultural Perspectives. Human Nature, 29(2), 104–133. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12110-018-9312-8
  12. Hatfield, G. (1986). The senses and the fleshless eye: The meditations as cognitive exercises. https://philpapers.org/rec/HATTSA-3
  13. Herbert, G. B. (2011). Thomas Hobbes: The unity of scientific and moral wisdom. UBC Press
  14. Hidup, I. K. N. L. (2009). Status Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia. (No Title). https://cir.nii.ac.jp/crid/1130282268537714176
  15. Kamali, M. H. (2003). Islam, rationality and science. Islam and Science, 1(1), 115–134
  16. Keller, D. R., & Golley, F. B. (2000). The philosophy of ecology: From science to synthesis. University of Georgia Press. https://books.google.com/books?hl=id&lr=&id=uYOxUAJThJEC&oi=fnd&pg=PR9&dq=Historically,+the+development+of+ecology+in+the+realm+of+philosophy+has+its+roots+in+the+thoughts+of+Renaissance+philosophers+who+divided+the+reality+of+the+world+into+two+existences:+subject+and+object&ots=QVKIb87kLp&sig=O5vyPPpQ4WUasIPzwLkFa1tOc3M
  17. Khair, N., & Toresano, W. O. Z. Z. (2020). InsÄ n IlahÄ «as The Main Concept of Mulla Sadraâ€TM s Transcendental Human Existences. NALAR: Jurnal Peradaban Dan Pemikiran Islam, 4(2), 92–105
  18. Kroeber, K. (1994). Ecological Literary Criticism: Romantic Imagining and the Biology of Mind. Columbia University Press. https://doi.org/10.7312/kroe90940
  19. Lamont, M. (2009). How professors think: Inside the curious world of academic judgment. Harvard University Press
  20. Luhuringbudi, T., Utami, D. N., & Purnomo, H. (2020). Interconnection of Science, Islamic Religion, and Philosophy of Science. Philosophy of Science, 10(1). https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/328008064.pdf
  21. Mohajan, H. K. (2018). Qualitative research methodology in social sciences and related subjects. Journal of Economic Development, Environment and People, 7(1), 23–48
  22. Muthahhari, M., Part, I. V., & Part, V. I. (1997). Glimpses of the Nahj al-Balaghah. Department of Translation and Publication, Islamic Culture and Relations …. http://islamicblessings.com/upload/Glimpses_of_the%20Nahj_al%20Balaghah.pdf
  23. Mutahheri, A. M. (1990). Man and universe. Islamic Seminary Publications. https://btid.org/sites/default/files/media/book/man_and_universe.pdf
  24. Muthahhari, M. (2014). Falsafah Akhlak: Struktur Kerangka Tindakan dari Ego, Emosi, Intuisi, Estetika, Teori Penyembahan, dan Hakikat Diri. Yogyakarta: Rausyanfikr Institute
  25. Muthahhari, M., Hashem, M., Kieraha, M., & Rakhmat, J. (1993). Manusia sempurna: Pandangan Islam tentang hakikat manusia. Lentera
  26. Nasr, S. H. (1975). Islam and the plight of modern man. (No Title). https://cir.nii.ac.jp/crid/1130000796868230656
  27. Nasr, S. H. (2007). The Essential Seyyed Hossein Nasr. World Wisdom, Inc
  28. Nock, K. M. (2017). Re-examining the Scientific Revolution: The Advantages of Analysing the History of Modern Western Science in Contemporary Environmental Discourse [PhD Thesis, University of Oregon]
  29. Odum, H. T. (1983). Systems Ecology; an introduction. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/5545893
  30. Omosulu, R., & Inja, T. (2019). Humanism and Environmentalism: A dialogue. Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy, 11(2), 87–100
  31. Rahman, F., Sukmono, A., & Yuwono, B. D. (2017). Analisis kekeringan pada lahan pertanian menggunakan metode nddi dan perka bnpb nomor 02 tahun 2012 (Studi kasus: Kabupaten kendal tahun 2015). Jurnal Geodesi UNDIP, 6(4), 274–284
  32. Riahi, A. A., Nassrisfahani, M., & Jafarzadeh, M. (2015). Mulla Sadra and Evolution Theory. International Journal of Islamic Thought, 8, 1–12
  33. Riskin, J. (2010). Science in the age of sensibility: The sentimental empiricists of the French enlightenment. University of Chicago Press
  34. Rofiah, C. (2022). Analisis Data Kualitatif: Manual Atau Dengan Aplikasi? Develop, 6(1), 33–46
  35. Rozi, (2019). Uderstanding the Concept of Ecosufism: Harmony and the Relationship of God, Nature and Humans in Mystical Philosophy of Ibn Arabi. Ulumuna, 23(2), 242–265
  36. Ryan, G. (2018). Introduction to positivism, interpretivism and critical theory. Nurse Researcher, 25(4), 41–49
  37. Sadullaevna, Y. L., & Baratovna, A. G. (2021). Logical Principles in the Doctrine of Ibn Sina and Their Formation Characteristics. European Scholar Journal, 2(4), 208–211
  38. Saniotis, A. (2012). Muslims and ecology: Fostering Islamic environmental ethics. Contemporary Islam, 6(2), 155–171. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11562-011-0173-8
  39. Soemarwoto, O. (2004). Atur Diri Sendiri: Paradigma Baru Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup
  40. Warno, N. (2023). Relational Being On Mulla Sadra View And its impact for freedom of religion. Emanasi: Jurnal Ilmu Keislaman Dan Sosial, 6(1), 63–74
  41. Wolfe, C. T. (2010). Rethinking empiricism and materialism: The revisionist view. Annales Philosophici, 1, 101–113
  42. Yusuf, Z. (2015). Trans-Substantial Motion (Al-Harakah Al-Jawhariyyah) Toward a Holistic Evolutionary Theory Traditional Contribution to Islamic Philosophy of Science. Konfrontasi: Jurnal Kultural, Ekonomi Dan Perubahan Sosial, 2(2), 18–33

Last update:

No citation recorded.

Last update: 2024-07-17 06:08:00

No citation recorded.