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Go green this Ramadan

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South Africa is one of the few countries in the world where it is safe to drink water directly from the tap. In this regard, Muslims have a greater responsibility to protect the environment and its natural resources to ensure that future populations do not suffer as a result of environmental degradation. This call becomes all the more important during the sacred month of Ramadan, when Muslims make an extra effort to perform good deeds and to become more deen-conscious.

“We must preserve our water and not waste it. There are many parts of the world that faces drought,” says Dr Muhammed Ridwaan Gallant from the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) Environmental Desk.

“Muslim communities should recycle wudu water, by reusing it to water gardens.

The MJC is busy with an initiative that will allow mosques to house water tanks that collects used water so that this water can be recycled back into the community.

“As Muslims we must protect the environment as it is a gift from the Almighty,” Dr Gallant stressed.

In creating this public awareness, Muslims For Eco-Justice have initiated a Ramadan campaign inspired by the verse, “We have created every living thing from water” (Quran 21:30).  In partnership with other Muslim organisations, a salah timetable has been circulated with helpful tips for a greener Ramadan.
1. Fix dripping taps. Check all hoses and taps regularly for leaks.
2. Take 5 minute showers instead of baths. A bathtub can take up to 80 litres of water and a 5 minute shower uses only 35 litres.
3. Teach children to turn taps off properly after each use.
4. Remember to weed your lawn and garden regularly. Weeds compete with other plans for nutrients, light and water.
5. Wash your car on the lawn instead of your driveway and you will water your grass at the same time.
6. Make an eco-wudu by using a 500 ml bottle filled with water instead of making wudu under a running tap. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) used much less than a litre of water to make wudu.
7. Remember to turn off your tap while brushing your teeth. By using a glass to hold a small amount of water for rinsing your mouth, you can save about 4 litres of water each time you brush your teeth.
8. When boiling water in your kettle, only fill it with the water you need, ensuring the element is fully covered.
9. Always fill up your dishwasher completely before switching it on.
10. Install a spray nozzle on your kitchen tap. This distributes a smaller amount of water to a larger area.
11. Plan your meals in advance so you defrost foods naturally rather than soak them in running water.
12. Wash your fruits and vegetables in a basin of water instead of running water from the tap. You can save at least 5 litres of water and recycle this water for use in the garden. VOC


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