Planting saplings is an important action that contributes to protecting nature and improving the environment. Planting saplings is also of great importance in Islam. Islam has given many good news to those who care about nature. Planting saplings is one of the simplest and most effective actions that can be done to benefit the environment and nature. By planting saplings, we can contribute to leaving a livable world for future generations.
In Islam, respect for the environment and nature is of great importance. In many verses in the Holy Quran and in many Hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad, it is emphasized that nature should be protected and the environment should not be polluted.
"If a Muslim plants a tree or sows a crop and man, animal or bird eats from it, it is charity for that person until the Day of Judgment."(Muslim, Musakat, 10)