Integration of Eco-Feminism and Islamic Values: A Case Study of Pesantren Ath-Thaariq Garut, West Java

Abstract

This paper aims to study ways of how eco-feminism and Islam are integrated ontologically and epistemologically by studying women who are conserving the environment in Pesantren Ath-Thaariq, Garut, West Java. The women seriously concern of the environment because of environmental crisis in Indonesia, espcially in Garut and because of muslim women who are rarely active to promote enviromental conservation. Therefore, this paper portrays ways and results of the integration of eco-feminism and Islam as seen in the women by using a qualitative research and applying feminism approach. In ontological approach, this study found that the women in the pesantren do not believe in dualism between humans (either women or men) and nature. They protect, conserve and love the nature with a concept of rahmatan li al-‘ālamīn (a blessing is for all God creations). In epistemological approach, they integrate local knowledge and Islam to interact with nature. They also implement principles of heterogeneity, human-nature dependability, and holiness of nature. They believe that caring for nature is a religious piety and an alm. Thus, it can be concluded that the novelty of this research is a new model of how Islam and eco-femism are integrated by ontlogical and epistemological approach based on empirical experiences of the women. Other women is suggested to apply this model in protecting and conserving the environment in other places.

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