The Concept of Hifzul Bi'ah in Overcoming Environmental Damage

Abstract

Increasing environmental damage indicates an imbalance in the relationship between humans and nature. Current positive law enforcement has not been fully able to provide a preventive or repressive effect on various acts of environmental damage. Therefore, an approach is needed that is not only legal-formal, but also based on moral and religious values. This study discusses the concept of hifdz al-bi'ah in Islam as one of the efforts to overcome environmental damage. The concept of hifdz al-bi'ah is part of Maqashid al-Shari'ah which emphasizes the importance of maintaining environmental sustainability as a mandate from Allah SWT. In this perspective, humans are positioned as caliphs on earth who have the responsibility to maintain, manage, and not damage nature. This approach integrates religious values, environmental ethics, and social responsibility in an effort to maintain ecosystem sustainability. This study uses library research. The results of the study indicate that hifdz al-bi'ah has strong relevance in addressing modern environmental issues, especially as a moral foundation in strengthening public awareness. By integrating this concept into the legal system, education, and social life, it is hoped that more responsible human behavior towards the environment can be created.