Agro-Ecotheology in Qur'anic Interpretation: An Analysis of Surah Al-A'raf Verse 58 in Al-Misbah Tafsir Using Sustainable Eco farming Theory

Abstract

 The environmental crisis currently affecting the globe is not merely a technical and ecological problem, but also affects
the spiritual and moral dimensions of humanity universally. This research elaborates on the interrelation between humans, God,
and nature in the agricultural world based on insights from the concept of agriculture in the Qur'an, using thematic interpretation
analysis. These insights emerge from the degradation of farmers' (anthropogenic) activities that are environmentally unfriendly,
exploitative-egocentric, and the loss of spirituality with God in agriculture. The novelty of this research lies in the concept of agro
ecotheology, which focuses on how to internalize the role and relationship between humans, God, and agriculture to achieve
balance in the universe. This study explores the concept of land mapping (mapping of the ground) in Surah Al-A'raf [7]: 58 as a
research object with a thematic interpretation approach. The concept represents the relationship between three significant and
interrelated entities: God, humans, and nature, in preserving the agricultural ecology from destruction. From this understanding,
the concept of "Agro-ecotheology" is introduced as a solution to environmental degradation issues in agriculture within a theological
framework aimed at achieving sustainable agricultural development. This research is a qualitative library research study using
the maudhû’i interpretation method. This method is used to explore the concept of agriculture in the Qur'an through thematic
interpretation with an Eco farming sustainable theory approach. The combination of agricultural concepts with sustainable eco
farming based on the Qur'an is a combination of the relationship between: God, humans, and nature. In the Qur'an, all are subjects
of God's creatures who have the same rights and obligations, so nature is not an object but a facility given by God. A misguided
understanding of religion considers that protecting the agricultural environment is not a form of worship, so it is neglected and
does not even have a place in religion. This causes humans to be indifferent because it is not a command from God and is not part
of their beliefs. Therefore, an ecological concept of agriculture through sustainable eco-farming based on the Qur'an is needed to
maintain stability and relevance between nature, plants, and humans.