The ritual of sacrifice that we perform every year aims to strengthen the hearts that are pious and good.

The central principle of ihsan or benevolence in a Muslim’s life should drive us as Muslims to act now, not only to act when the damage has already occurred.

As Muslims who lay claim to be Allah’s khalifah on this earth, it is imperative that we preserve and protect our environment. We should be at the forefront in contributing to solutions to these existential challenges.