Transport

Modern transport is a major consumer of energy and fossil fuels, sadly this is damaging to the environment. Transport creates a great deal of air pollution, including nitrous oxides and particulates and is a major contributor to global warming through emission of carbon dioxide.‭ ‬

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Air pollution contributes to approx. 40,000 death annually in the UK and 7 million deaths worldwide. Fumes from our cars are a significant factor in contributing to the poor quality of air around us. For example, plenty of studies suggest that school runs impact the health of children, causing all sorts of illnesses and and in some places even shortening lives by 6 months.

We don’t see it but our cars are an invisible danger to others. Fasting in the month Ramadan is important because it helps in cleansing our thoughts, our hearts, our minds, our bodies and our souls. If we are contributing towards polluting ours and other people’s lungs, we lose the essence of what we are trying to achieve in this blessed month. Please take some time to consider the potentially harmful effects of our vehicles fumes every time we unnecessarily take our car to the mosque or to the shop.

Challenge yourself to use your car less this Ramadan. Just as refraining from eating and drinking is an act of ibadah, make intention that you will use your car less for the sake of other people health and Allah will reward you for it.
Explore the feasibility of other forms of transport such as public transport or even riding a bike for short distances.
Those who live close to the mosque could walk or cycle to prayers with their friends – saving energy, getting fresh air AND increasing their reward from Allah Almighty Almighty!
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“The people who will receive the greatest reward for prayer are those who walk the furthest distance to come and pray, then those who walk the next furthest.”
(Sahih Muslim)
Use your walking time to make dhikr during the month of Ramadan.
Many people attend the mosque every day for prayers – If you have to use a car, why not set up a carpool system so that people living in the same area can travel to the mosque together?
Always check your tyre pressure – if this isn’t correct, your car will use more fuel, therefore increasing air pollution around you and others.