How to Save

How to Save & Stop Wasting

How To Save

"By (the token of) time (through the ages). Verily mankind is in a state of loss, except those who have faith and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of truth and of patience and constancy." - 

The Holy Quran, Chapter 103

This ayah from the Quran explains how we should spend life doing good things and being patient no matter what. One way we can fulfill these deeds is by saving & stop wasting the blessings Allah has given us. Here are some ways we can save some important resources in our lives and have a cleaner nicer Earth

Energy

Energy is a very important resource in our lives & without it we would not be able to do tasks that are considered important to us today such as drive cars, lights, etc. I could name so many uses for energy that it would seem never ending! Here are some ways we can save these specific types of energy.

Electricity

Electricity is a very important resource in our lives. It gives us light, power for electrical appliances such as machines, video games, TV’s. Some cars today even run on electricity. Electricity can be expensive & its best to save it as much as we can. Some ways we can save it are…

     > Turn off lights when we are not using them

     > Plug off appliances on the wall socket when you are not using them 
    > Buy electrical appliances that last longer and are environmental friendly such as fluorescent light  bulbs 

Fossil Fuels

Fossil fuels are the main sources of energy for automobiles, your houses heater & A/C, mainly anything that has an engine and need to move, etc. Some fossil fuels include coal, gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and such. Even though they are very vital for us in various ways, their supplies are very limited & soon we will need alternative energy solutions. Another disadvantage of Fossil fuels is they burn, they let off smog and other greenhouse gases that are breaking down the atmosphere leading to global warming where it is getting hotter and hotter. It has gotten as far as to the polar ice caps are melting and the animals living there such as polar bears have no where to live. We need some solution. Here are some ways we can reduce their use:

·     Since Natural gas is one of the fossil fuels that burn the cleanest energy we should substitute for that.

·   We should also make fuel efficient cars that run more per gallon and even electrical cars that use both gasoline and electricity

·  Mainly we need to find a substitute as these fuels are running out & are destroying the Earth Allah has bestowed upon to us.

·      New sources also include solar energy or Energy from the sun. Today cars & planes are being tested to see if this method is working and is in progress.

Resources

However, fossil fuels and electricity are not the only things being wasted today. Some general resources Allah has given to us are being wasted. Without some of them humans would not even exist.

Water

And we made every living thing of water

Surah Al-Ambiya (21:30)

Without water humans would not exist. As a matter of fact not only that but no living organism would survive on Earth without water. Still humans today are not realizing this blessing Allah has given us. The Earth is more that 2/3 water. Even though most of it is filled with salt, today there are plants that separate the water from the salt. Fresh water levels are going down as countries are fighting over who the water belongs to and such. Because of this some river in North America are already drying out! Here are some ways to save this precious water.·        When using the faucet turn it so the water you need is just enough to fill your need. Do not put it on full blast & gorge. When brushing your teeth do not let the water run.·        When using the shower do not take half hour showers. In as little as 5-10 minutes you can clean yourself.
·        Do not waste water as it is a very important blessing from Allah, (as everything else is) and we will be asked about it.·   Here is an ayah from the Quran that stresses about water. You may be surprised to learn that Allah SWT says: ""And we made every living thing of water. Surah Al-Ambiya (21:30)""

Trees

Trees are definitely useful for not only humans but other animals & such on Earth. Trees supply us with many important goods such as paper, tables, closets, pantries, cabinets too many things to count. Trees are renewable resources as they can be planted over and over again. The downside is that trees take years and years to grow, and at the rate humans are cutting them down, we will have none left if we do not do something soon. Some ways we can save trees are

·        Reduce use of good that are made from trees. Napkins are a big problem. Sometimes we use them once and throw them away. Other times, we use them so much that one day you buy them and the next day they run out. We should start using other things to dry are hands or clean them such as towels and water.

·         Tree cutting has been a problem for decades and in some places it has wiped out acres & acres of trees. Not only that, but animals that live or depends on these trees are getting wiped out too. Too fix this problem, we should reduce the use of goods made from trees, and should also plant tree seeds for every tree companies cut.( Tree companies are already doing this)

How to SaveTime & refrain from worldly things

Our attitude towards time indicates our attitude towards the value of the capital of life. If we want to purchase something, we require financial capital; and if we want to do something in life, we require the capital of life, time. That is why the Qur'an exhorts us to value the time we have before life is up. Qur'an (63:10)

"There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) health and free time for doing good."

(Bukhari 8/421)

Time is plentiful until the time of our deaths, but we Muslims should set are priorities as to not get off track. We waste time by doing things that lead us nowhere with no good or bad benefits resulting from these temporary pleasures. We can save time by keeping the desire for worldly things at a mere minimum and focusing on the right path of Allah. By reading Quran, praying Salah, and doing everything you do according to Allah & his teaching we will lead a life full of blessings, confidence, and to know the difference between right and wrong. By realizing these things we will Insahllah reach Heaven.