This chapter focuses on the intersection of Islamic doctrines and environmental stewardship, drawing insights from the Holy Qur’an and Prophetic Hadith. Central to this is the narrative of humanity’s role as Earth’s stewards (Khalifah). Verses from the Holy Qur’an present nature and the environment as a divine testament worthy of conservation and protection. Complementing this, the Prophetic Hadith provides actionable guidelines on environmental ethics, encompassing conservation and ethical animal treatment. Together, they advocate for a harmonious relationship with nature, emphasizing conservation, respect, and responsible stewardship. As contemporary societies grapple with escalating ecological challenges and climatic change, these divine teachings lend themselves as a religiously congruent approach to addressing these challenges. Embracing Islamic principles can pave the way for sustainable practices, ensuring a balance between spiritual obligations and ecological responsibilities. In essence, Islamic traditions, with their rich environmental ethos, can guide societies towards a more sustainable and harmonious future.

This chapter examines the Islamic concepts of positive holistic health and its contribution to contemporary public health programs. The incorporation of Islamic teachings into public health practices has been advocated to maintain health of the society and improve health care. The goal of today’s health care system is to treat the sick and improve quality of life. Positive health’s approach builds on the assets people have to help them increase their chances of living a healthier life. Potential assets include stable family life, positive attitude, optimism, and fitness. The chapter discusses the impact of religious teachings on Muslim behavior and highlights the role of faith, family, and observance of health principles, including salat and fasting, in achieving physical and mental stability along with holistic health. It also focuses on the importance of good social relationships, life satisfaction, and their effects on common diseases such as heart disease.

Muslims structure their everyday lives and religious practices around Allah, believing that whatever happens, it is His will. Islam enables Muslims to cope with everyday life, especially when challenges occur, assisting in reducing levels of anxiety and reactive depression. The use of the Qur’an and Islamic teachings and guidance promotes positive religious coping, which is positively associated with desirable mental health and well-being indicators. Western psychiatry and psychology are attempting to move away from a biomedical model of care, but they still struggle to incorporate Islamic teachings and guidance and positive religious coping in treatment planning. Designing culturally competent mental health services involves accommodating and addressing Islamic beliefs and practices of Muslim patients to increase positive religious coping and develop more culturally congruent care.