Fazlun Khalid Interview – IFEES

What inspired the founding of one of the world’s pioneering Islamic environmental organizations? In this interview, Fazlun Khalid, founder of the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (IFEES), shares his perspective on the intersection of Islamic teaching and environmental responsibility. Khalid discusses the theological foundations behind IFEES’s work, exploring how Islamic principles of stewardship, balance, and care for creation directly inform practical environmental action. As a leading voice in Islamic environmentalism, his insights shed light on how faith-based organizations like IFEES have worked to mobilize Muslim communities around ecological issues, long before climate change became a mainstream global concern. This interview offers valuable context on the roots and mission of Islamic environmental advocacy, highlighting Khalid’s role in shaping how Islamic teaching engages with contemporary ecological challenges.

http://envisionation.co.uk/index.php/islamic-declaration/142-fazlun-khalid-islamic-foundation-for-ecology-environmental-sciences-ifees