Grow, Share, Don’t Waste
Practice Gratitude Before Every Meal
Begin with Bismillah (In the name of Allah) to acknowledge that every bite is a gift. Gratitude leads to mindfulness, and mindfulness reduces waste.
Take Only What You Need
Serve smaller portions. You can always go back for more, but leftover food on the plate often ends up in the trash. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
"The food of one is enough for two, and the food of two is enough for four..."
(Sahih Muslim)
Share Excess as Sadaqah
If you have more food than needed, share with neighbors, donate to food banks, or offer it to those in need. Feeding others is an act of worship.
Use Leftovers Creatively
Reimagine yesterday’s meal instead of discarding it. Soups, stir-fries, and salads are great ways to use extra ingredients.
Compost What You Can
When food scraps must go, return them to the earth instead of a landfill. Composting turns waste into nourishment for new life — a truly Quranic cycle.
Support Community Gardens
Encourage growing and sharing local food. Community gardens reduce waste, build unity, and help us reconnect with nature — as the Qur’an urges us to reflect upon the earth.
“Eat and drink, but do not waste. Indeed, He does not like the wasteful.”
— Qur’an 7:31
In today’s fast-paced, consumption-driven world, we’ve become alarmingly good at wasting. Food waste fills landfills, urban spaces are swallowed by concrete, and many people have become disconnected from the very source of their sustenance: the Earth.
But what if the solution is already in our hands — or rather, in our soil?
From Grey to Green
Urban gardens won’t solve every global problem — but they’re a powerful, peaceful start.
Imagine:
A small herb garden on your apartment balcony
A mosque with a courtyard full of vegetables and flowers
A neighborhood where children learn to plant, rather than pollute
A city that breathes, not suffocates
This is not just about gardening. It’s about living the Qur’an in a way that heals both the planet and the people.
Let us return to the soil — where life begins, and where our duty as stewards of Earth truly comes alive.
A Garden in every Heart
Living in balance between worship, consumption, emotions, and relationships means caring for the body, mind, soul, and society as a whole. The Qur’an teaches measure and moderation as eternal, universal principles capable of guiding every life, in every time and place. It is not a text confined to the past, but a living guide that speaks to the heart and mind, offering clarity and harmony in a world often confused and overwhelmed by stimuli.
Islam calls us to recognize the sacredness of creation and to live in harmony with it, without the desire for domination. Everything that exists is part of the divine unity, and every creature reveals Allah’s order. Human beings, as custodians of the Earth, are called to protect what has been entrusted to them, to respect the perfect balance of all things, and to avoid waste, exploitation, or harm. Even a simple act, like using water, becomes an opportunity for awareness and respect, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ reminded us.
In this framework, balance is not only an ethical principle but a path toward inner peace and a deep connection with all that surrounds us. Responsibility, moderation, and care intertwine with spirituality, guiding life toward harmony, mindfulness, and beauty. Living according to these teachings means breathing with the world, listening to the rhythm of creation, and cultivating an existence that is full, clear, and compassionate.
Balance & Preservation