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Core ideas and reading list for every Muslim who wants to be more sustainable.

A curated collection of 50 transformative books that guide readers towards a deeper understanding of sustainability. Spanning diverse topics such as regenerative capitalism, circular economies, and climate justice, these reads offer valuable insights for individuals, leaders, and policymakers. From the classic 'Silent Spring' to contemporary guides like '101 Ways to Go Zero Waste,' this list is a rich resource for anyone seeking inspiration and actionable solutions in the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable world.

Embracing eco-friendly cleaning practices at the start of the new year is not only a step towards environmental responsibility but also a strategic business decision. In this section, we explore how using eco-friendly cleaning methods can benefit both the planet and your business.

Black churches stand as timeless bastions of faith, resilience, and achievement in communities across America. These sacred spaces have been the birthplace of movements, the planning grounds for change, and a refuge for those seeking solace.

Garbage collectors in Ankara have turned an abandoned brick factory into a community library full of discarded books.

A new study showed that sniffing women’s tears lowered brain activity related to aggression in men, reducing aggressive behavior.

Vita is very different from the normal sort of religion we are familiar with as it doesn't hold a position on the existence of God/s or an eternal soul. Instead, it is a nature-based religion devoted to our Living Planet.

Child bride at 15 hangs for killing her abuser husband.

Over in the United States, Green Muslims want to share their love of faith and the natural world and invite the public to join in on a Zoom call on the top of Islam and the Environment. The Zoom call on Dec. 7 at Noon, DC time, is part of a monthly series with this one highlighting Islamic approaches to environmental care. 

The despotic enforcers of the "hijab law" have claimed another victim. In a mysterious incident reported a few weeks ago in international press, a young woman Armita Geravand, just 17 was injured on the Tehran Metro in Iran. She was in a coma for a few weeks and has since died.

Muslims used stones for warding off the evil eye. A pile of unusual magical objects was uncovered in Israel and believed to be used by sorcerers helping pilgrims on their way to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. 

Looks like a diamond, feels like a diamond, but it's not mined or made in a lab. A natural, simpler choice that sparkles

Some of us look to get away from the cold, others embrace the Wim Hof method of taking cold showers. You can have both worlds together. The tropics and cold showers. Here are the benefits.

You might spend your mornings looking out to the desert as a global nomad, but at some point your morning routine is likely from a stationary place in a city or town. Here is a reliable routine

10 ways to lower your personal carbon footprint