Title

ISNA Green Initiative

Description

The “ISNA Green Initiative” was formed in December of 2014 as one initiative for the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). The group aims to raise awareness of issues concerning the protection and conservation of the environment, as well as promote a sense of urgency with regard to the catastrophic effects of climate change.

The ISNA Green Initiative Team has created a myriad of ways to promote environmental social justice within the Muslim community. The group has developed standards for transforming Masajid into environmentally friendly places of worship and promoting standards for building Masjid that meet the standards of green architecture. One example of their educational programming includes the promotion of the practice of a “Green Ramadan,” designed to reduce waste, conserve resources, and reduce the use of harmful products such as plastic water bottles and styrofoam. Another example includes promoting the use of solar energy to reduce the use of fossil fuels.

ISNA Green Initiative

Date Created

December 2014

Denomination

Islam

Faith Based Organization

ISNA Green Initiative

Rights

The original html version of this resource was accessed at https://isna.net/the-green-masjid-project/ on July 21, 2020

Holiday

Ramadan

Resources For Action

Home and Individual Lifestyle

Issues

english Consumerism/Waste

english Energy

Relation

Engaged Organizations: Islamic Society of North America