Groundbreaking study examines Islamic legal view on water reclamation

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Water and society Groundbreaking study examines Islamic legal view on water reclamation In a country with growing water scarcities, the perceptions of local water users about reclaiming waste water is becoming increasingly important. Every drop counts and it will do even more so in the future, especially with increasing demands on resources from different user groups and the emerging realities of climate change. The idea to reuse and recycle water is also gaining traction in a number of municipalities faced with water resource constraints. Yet many local authorities are not aware of public perceptions around reclaimed water use. What are water users’ perceptions about these plans? In a WRC-funded study – the first of its kind – in-depth analysis was recently conducted into Islamic fiqh (jurisprudence) on water. This refers to the method of discovering legal provisions from specific evidence, in this case from Islamic law or Sharia.

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