Author Archives: Avalon Jade Theisen

About Avalon Jade Theisen

Avalon Jade Theisen runs Conserve It Forward, a small nonprofit organization which uses environmental education to empower everyday people. She has a Master's in Religious Studies and a Master's in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, and is currently working on her PhD in Religious Studies, which involves research on religious engagement within environmental nonprofit organizations.

Sustainability in Islam: An Infographic

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Islam has a long tradition of teaching respect for God’s creatures and responsible use of natural resources. Muslims have historically embodied their role as khalifah, or stewards, and how contemporary Muslims are enacting this stewardship through environmental protection. The infographic below shares ways to easily live more sustainably, emphasizing affordable solutions. Whether you change some of your habits, volunteer with a Muslim-led environmental nonprofit organization, or help in another way, you can learn more about Islam’s relationship to sustainability. The protection of natural resources and respectful treatment of plants and animals has long been a part of the Muslim way … Continue reading →