Rediscovery and Revival in Islamic Environmental Law

For the first time, Sharia' and common law are compared from the perspective of environmental law to delve into their common grounds.

Intended for researchers, NGOs, decision-makers and lawyers in Muslim countries, this book concerns comparative environmental law, using a new approach. It provides insights and suggests solutions for the climate crisis, starting from the cultural grounds that have fallen into disuse.The common ground between religions could be fruitfully promoted in order to call for an effective protection of the climate system. Positioned at a junction of different worlds, this book is a multidisciplinary work on Islamic law, common law and environmental law. Looking at the past, present and future, the author suggests a paradigm shift starting from the common ground in order to propose a better future for environmental law in Muslim countries. As the first book to compare Shari'a and common law in field of environmental protection, it suggests a new path in comparative environmental law by recognizing the contributions of both history and spirituality.