The Axiology of Islamic Ecofeminism: A Philosophical Reconstruction of The Ethics of Sustainable Natural Resource Management

Abstract

This article examines the axiological dimensions of ecofeminism within an Islamic perspective as the philosophical foundation for sustainable natural resource management ethics. Contemporary environmental studies frequently encounter conceptual impasses because they rely on anthropocentric paradigms that sever human beings from spiritual accountability. Meanwhile, ecofeminism, as a critical intellectual tradition, remains largely dominated by secular Western perspectives that neglect the dimensions of spirituality and prophetic wisdom. This paper proposes a philosophical reconstruction that integrates core Islamic values tawhid, khalifah, rahmah, ’adl, and mizan — into the ecofeminist framework in order to formulate a model of “Green Ethics” that positions both women and men as equal spiritual subjects in environmental conservation. Drawing on a qualitative-philosophical approach grounded in library research, the analysis demonstrates that the synthesis of ecofeminism and Islamic ethics can overcome anthropocentric dualism, affirm gender-based ecological agency, and advance environmentally just policy. The model developed here contributes theoretically to the growth of environmental ethics in Muslim-majority societies and carries practical relevance for natural resource governance at the level of pesantren (Islamic boarding schools), local communities, and environmental regulation.