Trees and the Taliban
[ by Charles Cameron — do you suppose trees only prostrate before God, Q 55.6, during high winds? ]
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This admirable United Nations goal gains Taliban support..
The Taliban, in turn, have the encouragement of the Prophet:
The Prophet (pbuh) said:”If the Hour is about to be established and one of you was holding a palm shoot, let him take advantage of even one second before the Hour is established to plant it.”
and:
Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) said, “There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him.”
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Sources:
Plant for the Planet, Billion Tree Campaign BBC, Taliban leader urges Afghans to plant more trees Hidaya Foundation, Why Plant Trees? Muaz Nasir, The Value of Trees in Islam
