Assalamualaikum, greetings everyone. As per the title, here now we will see the connection between Islam and Sustainability. Islam is the way of living, with the guidance from the Quran and Sunnah, we will be able to be living in harmony and peace.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him reported; The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased)." - Muslim

From this hadith, there is a concept of sustainable amal, which can be understand as even though a man had died, his amal from when he was living is still giving benefits to him and all other people. The first amal mentioned in the hadith is sadaqah jariyah or charity. Even though a man had died, his charity works that benefits another people will continuously be counted. This can be translated as a sustainable consumption. Second thing is a knowledge that give benefits. For every knowledge that the deceased taught to another, as long as it is being practiced and taught to another people, he too will reap the benefit of it. The continuous sharing of knowledge will then lead to more innovation and development which brought us to the sustainable development concept. And lastly, a virtuous descendant who prays for him. A good child will pray for his parents hence being good to every child is important. This concept of sustainable future the older generation, so that the future generation can follow the footsteps of those who are good to them and give back.

MAQASID SHARI'AH AND 5Ps OF SDG

So, in understanding SDGs, we as Muslims must always took in our mind that Islam had care for the people, plant and environment long ago. If yesterday we are not interested in participating with the SDG as it is 'too complicated' , today we should take our first small steps towards achieving SDG for the sake of Allah.