Protecting Mother Earth as an Act of Faith

In Indonesia, Sister Hening Parlan mobilises Muslim women and interfaith communities to confront deforestation, coal extraction, and climate injustice. Through initiatives such as Eco-Bhinneka Muhammadiyah and Green Ability, she connects Islamic teaching with environmental protection and collective responsibility. Guided by the belief that harming the Earth is like harming one’s mother, she transforms repentance into restoration. Her work demonstrates how faith-based organising can shift narratives, empower women, and build alliances that protect land, livelihoods, and future generations.