Firas AlkhateebBring no harm to the trees, nor burn them with fire, especially those which are fruitful" - Abu Bak's warfare rules, to his army
About This Quote
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Beware of harming the trees, for they are people like you, and God has made the trees into people.” He also said, “God has created these two things to bring us benefit: water and wood, for you will do work with them.”
Source: Lost Islamic History: Reclaiming Muslim Civilisation From The Past
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