…over the past 10+ years and most intensively when writing my master’s thesis.
There are numerous academic articles, blogs, and websites, too.
What other readings should I add to an essential reading list about Islam, the environment, and climate justice?
In a recent talk, Shaykh Abdul Hakim Murad reminded the believers how Ramadan forcibly reintegrates us into what is normal and natural. During this blessed month, for example, we are hyper-aware of whether the hilal can be seen and when the sun has set. Alhamdulillah for reminders of the signs of Allah in the heavens and the earth!
Come join us on Monday, 11 March at 7PM, as we attempt to sight the hilal of Ramadan inshaAllah.
We’ll meet just before maghrib to locate where the sun has set (which gives us an indication of where the hilal can be found). Next, we’ll pray maghrib immediately when it comes in, so bring your wudhu and a prayer rug. Then, we’ll learn how to sight the hilal and wait for Allah’s decree.
A note on moon visibility:
On March 10, the moon can not be seen in most of the world, except by telescope in parts of the Americas and with difficulty in Polynesian Islands.
On March 11, the moon can be seen easily in most of the world, but with difficulty in Australia and New Zealand.
Surah Yunus 10:5:
هُوَ ٱلَّذِي جَعَلَ ٱلشَّمۡسَ ضِيَآءٗ وَٱلۡقَمَرَ نُورٗا وَقَدَّرَهُۥ مَنَازِلَ لِتَعۡلَمُواْ عَدَدَ ٱلسِّنِينَ وَٱلۡحِسَابَۚ مَا خَلَقَ ٱللَّهُ ذَٰلِكَ إِلَّا بِٱلۡحَقِّۚ يُفَصِّلُ ٱلۡأٓيَٰتِ لِقَوۡمٖ يَعۡلَمُونَ
He is the One Who made the sun a radiant source and the moon a reflected light, with precisely ordained phases, so that you may know the number of years and calculation ˹of time˺. Allah did not create all this except for a purpose. He makes the signs clear for people of knowledge.
Experience your deen outdoors!
I get to combine my master’s degree in Islamic Studies with my Maryland master naturalist certification to get Muslims outdoors engaging with the ayah of Allah in the natural world and connect with the ayah of Allah in the Quran.
Help me get my 40 volunteer service hours! If you’re interested in bringing one of my free small group workshops to a masjid or green space near you in the DMV, DM me or email kori@greenramadan.com
What is a master naturalist?
A master naturalist is a certified volunteer who has completed classroom instruction and hands-on experience outdoors, and then commits to put that knowledge to use in their region through volunteer service every year, along with additional advanced training. There are master naturalist programs all over the US.
In Maryland, we have to do 52 hours of classroom instruction, 8 hours of hands-on experience outdoors, followed by 40 hours of volunteer service every year and a minimum of 8 hours of advanced training.
Over 2021 & 2022, I did the master naturalist program with the Anacostia Watershed Society which focused on the plants and animals of the Anacostia River Watershed, how human activity has impacted the Anacostia River over time, and the art of teaching others about the natural environment.
For a free DMV-local small group workshop email kori at greenramadan dot com