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NITROGEN
Cycle:
NITROGEN in air
(N2) from Nitrate(NO3)
Go back to Earth
AMMONIA (NH3)
Animals eat plants
(eat nitrate)
NITRATES
(NO3)
(Dead or feces)
Organic materials decompose
Produce Amonia (NH3)
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THE SOIL,
THE GROUND, THE EARTH
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How is the earth or soil viewed in Islam?
First of all, Allah Ta’alah created human beings from clay. Contrary to the angels made
of a delicate fire, humans were made out of a common piece of earth. Not only was Prophet
Adam (PBUH) created from the Earth, but also Allah Ta’alah built the Earth for him and his
offsprings, so that they may enjoy it and be tested on it. The Earth was made for us so that we
could prove ourselves as human beings and be selected among the best men and women to go to
Paradise.
In order to be selected as “honor students” of the teachings of Allah Ta’alah, humans were made
the guardians of the Earth. Men will be judged considering what they have done to protect it and
to make it a more enjoyable place for every living creature. Those who fail to protect the Earth
and Islam on Earth consequently will be the dwellers of Hell in the Hereafter.
Many times the Qur’an tells about men who are not grateful for the gift of the Earth, and how
they will be punished for that.
Many times it is revealed that nothing can be done or grown without the permission of
Allah. When we plant trees or vegetables, anything, we should say Insha Allah, “In the name of
Allah” because we cannot make these plants grow unless Allah ears our duas and help them
grow.
Many times it is mentioned that the earth could not live without water, that water is sent by Allah
in order to revive what was dead.
Verily! We made that which is on earth as an adornment for it, in order that We test
them (mankind)- as to which is best in deeds.
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