SHAFAQNA- The Grand Ayatullah Sayyed Mousa Shubairi Zanjani has responded to a question on harming the environment. The following is the text of the question and asnwer:
Question: What is the ruling on abandoning industrial and household wastes in rivers and forests that cause environmental degradation?
Answer: In general, disturbing the [natural status of] environment, if it leads to violation of the rights of others and harming their interests, even [the rights and interests of] those coming in future, is unlawful according to Islam; otherwise, if it is contrary to law, it will be haram too.
Source: Zanjani.ir
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