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This study examines the integration of Islamic jurisprudence and sustainable development from an Emirati perspective, focusing on activating Islamic principles in natural resource management. The research addresses the challenge of aligning traditional Islamic environmental ethics with modern sustainability concepts to enhance resource governance. The main objective is to analyze the Islamic legal and ethical framework related to environmental stewardship and evaluate its compatibility with contemporary sustainability principles. Islamic values such as stewardship (khalifah), prevention of corruption (fasad), balance (mizan), and moderation provide a strong ethical foundation for sustainable development, offering a valuable approach to global environmental challenges. Methodologically, the study conducts a comprehensive literature review of Islamic environmental ethics alongside a case study of the UAE’s policies and initiatives. The UAE exemplifies the successful fusion of advanced scientific planning with Islamic ethical values, resulting in a balanced model that supports economic growth while protecting environmental resources. Notable examples include clean energy projects, water management, waste reduction, Masdar City, and supportive environmental legislation. The findings indicate that integrating Islamic jurisprudence with UAE environmental policies presents a promising, holistic model based on both science and ethics. This approach is a strategic, practical choice that can lead to sustainable outcomes. The study recommends further research on Islamic environmental jurisprudence and encourages the development of educational and media policies to promote environmental awareness grounded in ethical values, contributing to balanced and comprehensive development.
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