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What happened on Safa and Marwa in the Islamic history that is related in the Qur'an?
Why do Muslims walk between those two mountains during the annual Hajj?
Why does the Prophet says in a Haadith: (Bukhari: 2, 26, 706): “Verily! (the mountains) As-Safa
and Al-Marwa are among the symbols of Allah”?
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These mountains, by their strategic places, are sacred. Other mountains are also
mentioned in Islam. For example, a hill in Arafat would be the place where Adam and Awwa
(Eve) met again for the first time on Earth after they have been expelled from Eden.
Many times in the Qur’an, mountains are described as very useful; that stand firm and hold the
earth like pegs, which they really do in scientific terms.
RESPECT:
Such a love described in Islam for the creation demands great respect for our natural
resources. It is important for Muslims not to waste or let themselves go to excessive
consumption. This concern goes very far! It appears everywhere in the Muslim law.
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One must be honest when selling goods from the earth and not waste people's confidence and put
their health in jeopardy.
Sales and Trade:
Narrated by Anas bin Malik:
Allah's Apostle forbade the sale of fruits till they are almost ripe (too old to be eaten).
He was asked what is meant by 'are almost ripe.' He replied, "Till they become red."
Allah's Apostle further said, "If Allah spoiled the fruits, what right would one have to take
the money of one's brother (i.e. other people)?"
Narrated Ibn Shihab: If somebody bought fruits before their benefit is evident and then
the fruits were spoiled with blights, the loss would be suffered by the owner (not the
buyer).
Describe what is implied in this last sentence: “the loss would be suffered by the owner (not the
buyer)”?
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One must share the goods of the earth with the animals:
It is interesting to know that the farmer who plants crops is encouraged to pray to Allah,
saying: ‘Allah, give part of the crop to the animals, and part of the crop to myself.’ In Islam,
natural resources must be shared equally and justly, even with animals. There are stories
recorded at the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that prove this point.
One must be just towards the animals:
Narrated by Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "While a man was riding a cow, it turned towards him and said, 'I have
not been created for this purpose (i.e. carrying), I have been created for sloughing."
It has been written that a wolf spoke to one of the companions of the Prophet near
Medina as narrated in Fatah-al-Bari.
Unais bin 'Amr: Ahban bin Aus said, "I was amongst my sheep. Suddenly a wolf caught
a sheep and I shouted at it. The wolf sat on its tail and addressed me, saying, 'Who will
look after it (i.e. the sheep) when you will be busy and not able to look after it? Do you
forbid me the provision which Allah has provided me?' "
(Bukhari: Volume 3, Book 39, Number 517)
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