EP: 103 Investment, Guns, Tobacco, Your Future? - Part 2

#Covid19 #Environment #LightupwithShua

For the pandemics , Prophet Muhammad taught us more than 1400 years ago. Here is what is in the tradition: Messenger of Allah say, "When you hear that [a plague] is in a land, do not go to it and if it occurs in a land that you are already in, then do not leave it, fleeing from it.'"

Season 3 is on environment and everything related to it. Our planet, Mother Earth, needs our attention. When I started this season, I didn't know that we will be facing Corona Virus Pandemic. So, this topic of environment and conscious living is what we need to be thinking about especially in these times.

'Bismilah Ar-rahman Niraheem' 'I begin, In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful' I want everyone to take three cleansing breaths. Ground yourself, Open up your mind and heart, feel and reflect along with me. Relax! This is what one should do when ever you feel a little out of breath and stressed.

Think of what is the worst that can happen? And then see which situation are you in. And then just let it go... The Quran, the holy book that Muslims follow, is for the whole humanity, so you all can read, reflect and learn from it.

There are solutions to current environmental crisis, that are deep rooted in the Islamic tradition. However, many Muslims and public in general are unaware of these core multiple environmental principles. I will mention a few of the verses, the Ayats = the signs given to us in the Qur'an. And Muslim or not can read, learn and apply these principles and wisdom to run a healthy fulfilling life.

Resilience: Dictionary online definition: This word is a noun: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, toughness. The ability to spring back into shape. And that is our plan to do in the current Pandemic and for our planet.

About the pandemic in Islamic tradition: Islam's view on nature is rooted in multiple theocentric positions, best demonstrated by the Qur'anic verse, "There is no God but He, the Creator of all things" (Qur'an 6:102), stipulating that there is a link between creation and the Creator.

My guest is an amazing young man who is at Harvard University, Masters Student, in Sustainable Finance/Development. I met him on an online Oikos's OiConference in April 2020, on Developments in Finance and Sustainability. Hope you will tune in on our conversation on environment as well. Below you will find the link to it through my channel. You will also find a few links for him below.

In his words: I was born and raised in Mandeville, Jamaica, to parents who moved to work as social workers. I grew up understanding the importance of making the world better for those around me. I am a hard-working, team-player with an outgoing and relatable personality. I strive for the best in all I do and am driven to keep improving myself. I am a dedicated and adaptable professional with experience spanning various finance and treasury functions. I pride myself on being an effective communicator. I deliver clear and concise commentary on business results and drivers. I am an analytical and strategic leader, skilled in providing actionable plans and in driving results in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

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