Islamic Ecotheological Philanthropy: An Integrative Framework of Hifdz Al-Bi'ah and Islamic Social Finance for Sustainable Development in Indonesia
العمل الخيري الإيكولوجي الإسلامي: دمج حفظ البيان في التمويل الاجتماعي الإسلامي من أجل التنمية المستدامة في إندونيسيا
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Hifdz al-Bi’ah, Islamic Ecotheology, Islamic Social Finance, Philanthropy, Sustainable DevelopmentAbstract
This article explores the emerging concept of Islamic Ecotheological Philanthropy, a synthesis between Islamic ecotheology and Islamic social finance, as a foundation for sustainable economic development in Indonesia. Ecotheology in Islam emphasizes hifdz al-bi'ah (environmental preservation) as part of maqasid al-shariah, underscoring the divine mandate for humans to act as khalifah fil ardh (guardians of the Earth). Meanwhile, Islamic social finance instruments such as zakat, waqf, and sadaqah have historically been tools for achieving social welfare and equity. However, the explicit integration of environmental ethics into these instruments remains underdeveloped in practice. Using a qualitative literature study and comparative analysis with Malaysia and Egypt, this paper argues that the integration of ecotheological principles into Islamic social finance can create a holistic model for sustainable development. This model aligns economic practices with ecological stewardship and spiritual accountability, forming a new paradigm in Islamic economics. The study finds that initiatives such as Indonesia's Green Waqf Projects, Malaysia's Sustainable Islamic Finance Roadmap, and Egypt's Eco-Waqf demonstrate the potential for a faith-based environmental economy. By reframing philanthropy as both a spiritual and ecological duty, this research contributes a novel conceptual framework for Islamic Ecotheological Philanthropy, supporting the balance between economic growth, social justice, and environmental sustainability.References
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