Human Resource Development Network organized “Plant for Pakistan” campaign along with Madarsa’s students
HRDN launched the tree plantation drive,” Plant for Pakistan “as part of the 75th independence anniversary celebrations on August 4th,2022 at Jamia Ghousia Zia-Ul-Uloom Rawalpindi. The students and management of Jamia and HRDN planted the saplings of (Guava,Sukhcahin,Cypiam,Kachnar) on the occasion. 350 saplings were planted.
The students took an active part in the speech competition by highlighting the importance and environmental benefits of trees in the light of Quran and Sunnah.
The deliberated that as per the Quranic teachings each of us is the custodian of nature so we have to live in harmony with the environment. The world is scourged with climate change and extreme weather patterns, the trees can save us from the ill effects of climate change. Trees not only beautify the nature and our surroundings but provide shelter and food for animals and humans, purify the air pollution, regulates the temperature, minimizes the flooding have economic value. It is mentioned in Quran that it is the gift by deity.
Prophet Muhammad SAW said: “If a Muslim plant a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, it is regarded as a charitable gift or sadaqah for him. (Bukhari).
Ms. Robeela Bangash-CEO HRDN acknowledged the active participation of students, Jamia Ghousia Management and of the partners in providing tree saplings. She said that tree plantation is the continuous good deed and is a major step forward in mitigating the dangers of climate change but due to lack of proper care, these saplings cannot grow and the requisite results are not attained. The post plantation care was emphasized and the idea of “Adopt a Plant” was shared.
