Representation of Islamic Ecotheology in the Novel “Si Anak Kuat”, Tere Liye

Abstract

Ecological preservation needs to be done based on natural disparities. Islam teaches that the preservation of nature is also a commandment of Allah which is written in the Al-Qur'an. Literature is one of the good medium in reporting the importance of preserving nature. This study aims to represent the ecotheology of Islam in Tere Liye's novel “Si Anak Kuat”. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. Sources of data in this study are documents, namely “Si Anak Kuat” novel by Tere Liye. The technique to collect the data in this study is content analysis. Technique validity of data in this study using triangulation theory. Data analysis techniques using interactive data analysis techniques. The results showed that there are aspects that represent the ecotheology of Islam in Tere Liye's “Si Anak Kuat” novel. The aspects are 1) Tawhid, 2) Khilafah, 3) Amanah, 4) Fairness, and 5) Istislah. Studying Islamic ecotheology is the same as exploring environmental preservation in terms of Islamic teachings.