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The philosophy of Islam related to water is based on two main principles: public and collective ownership of water and its rational use. Humans can use Islam as a guide and a code of conduct when it comes to resource management. From the Islamic perspective, people are considered as trustees, with the task of ensuring that all resources, including water, are used in a reasonable, equitable, and sustainable manner. Refraining from monopolizing, wasting, or contaminating water in Islam is more than just a matter of being wise, civilized, or acting responsibly as a citizen – it is an act of devotion. This complies with all of the Dublin Statement’s principles in spirit. Freshwater supplies are sensitive and crucial for all areas of existence, according to Islamic thinking. At all levels, participatory approaches to water management should be improved. Women play an important role in water conservation and awareness, and their role in water education should be reinforced through both formal and informal channels. It is necessary to conduct research on the reform of the sphere of women’s position in society. Women’s participation in water users associations and other NGOs must be encouraged.
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Ali, AS.M., Chatti, C.B. (2023). Muslim Peoples and the Challenges of Water Security: A Socio-Anthropological Analysis. In: Basu, M., DasGupta, R. (eds) Indigenous and Local Water Knowledge, Values and Practices. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9406-7_6
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