Green Shadaqah as a Manifestation of Prophetic Ecotheology: A Study of Hadith on Tree Planting and Environmental Sustainability

Abstract

The ecological crisis is not merely an environmental and developmental problem but also reflects a spiritual crisis and a problematic human relationship with nature. This study examines Green Shadaqah as a manifestation of prophetic ecotheology by analyzing Prophetic hadiths concerning tree planting, environmental preservation, and the provision of benefits to other living beings. Employing a qualitative approach through a literature review and hadith analysis, this study explores the ecological and ethical meanings embedded in the Prophetic teachings and their relevance to contemporary environmental sustainability. The findings indicate that tree planting in the Prophetic tradition represents more than an ecological activity; it constitutes a form of continuous charity (sadaqah jariyah) because its benefits may continue to be received by humans, animals, and other living beings. These teachings demonstrate that nature should not be viewed merely as an object of exploitation but as a divine trust that entails moral, spiritual, and ecological responsibility. Within this framework, Green Shadaqah is conceptualized as a praxis of prophetic ecotheology that translates the ethical teachings of hadith into sustainable and collective environmental action. In the Indonesian context, this praxis can be manifested through tree waqf, green mosques, and community-based greening programs. These three dimensions function complementarily: tree waqf provides a philanthropic and financial foundation for long-term ecological assets, green mosques serve as centers of religious education and community mobilization, while community-based greening ensures participation and sustainability at the grassroots level. Thus, Green Shadaqah offers an integrative framework that connects worship, philanthropy, environmental ethics, and sustainable conservation. Tree planting consequently becomes not only an ecological investment but also a spiritual and moral legacy whose benefits may transcend the lifetime of the planter.