Spiritual and Environmental Harmony: The “Green” Movement of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia from a Sufi Perspective
Keywords:
Green Islam, Ministry of Religious Affairs, Ecosufism, Environmental Conservation, Islamic Environmental EthicsAbstract
This study examines the "Green" movement initiated by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenag RI) from the perspective of Sufism—an Islamic spiritual approach that emphasizes harmony between humans, nature, and God. The background of this research lies in the escalating environmental crisis and the need for a spiritual approach to build ecological awareness among Muslims. The objective of this study is to analyze how Sufi values are implemented in the Green Movement of Kemenag RI, focusing on the Green Waqf program and environmental education in madrasahs. The benefit of this research is to offer both theoretical insight into ecosufism and practical guidance for policymakers and religious practitioners on integrating spiritual values into environmental conservation programs. The method employed is a literature review and thematic analysis of Kemenag documents, Sufi literature, and related studies. The findings reveal that Sufi values such as zuhud (asceticism), shukr (gratitude), and tafakkur (deep reflection) serve as the main motivations for environmental preservation, implemented through the Green Waqf program, tree planting, and environmental education in madrasahs and pesantrens. This movement not only enhances the ecological consciousness of the Muslim community but also reinforces the harmonious relationship between humans, nature, and God, which lies at the heart of Sufi teachings. The study recommends strengthening the integration of Sufi values into religious-based environmental policies and education to support sustainability and mitigate the environmental crisis in Indonesia.
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