Waste & Responsible Use

Avoiding waste in food, water and everyday life.

Questions

Is wasting food and other resources sinful in Islam? The Quran explicitly warns against excess and wastefulness, including while speaking about food and spending. The exact ruling on a particular item depends on circumstances, but avoidable waste is contrary to these teachings, especially when others' rights or shared resources are affected.

Evidence library

The evidence list for this section is being compiled.