PLANTING TREES, HARVESTING REWARDS: REFORESTATION AS WORSHIP FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HADITH.

Abstract

This research is motivated by the increasing environmental damage and forest degradation which demands an ethical and religious approach in efforts to preserve nature. Islam as a comprehensive religion has great concern for the environment, one of which is through the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) which are recorded in hadiths about the recommendation to plant trees. The purpose of this research is to analyze the concept of reforestation as a form of worship in the perspective of hadith and its relevance to the ecological awareness of Muslims. The novelty of this research lies in strengthening the understanding of reforestation not only as an ecological activity, but also as a worship practice that is worth alms and a manifestation of human responsibility as a caliph on earth. The methodology used is qualitative research with a library research approach, through the collection and analysis of thematic hadiths related to the environment, especially tree planting, using a descriptive-analytical method. The results of the study show that the Prophet's hadiths affirm the value of sustainable rewards for every Muslim who plants trees as long as they provide benefits to living beings, so that reforestation has spiritual, social, and ecological dimensions at the same time. The conclusion of this study emphasizes that the integration of hadith values in the practice of reforestation can be a strong theological foundation in building awareness and participation of Muslims towards environmental conservation for the benefit of this world and the hereafter.