In recent decades, global debates around environmental ethics, toleration, pluralism, and the place of religion in modern democratic societies have become increasingly urgent. The role of public intellectuals in shaping these debates, particularly within Islamic contexts, has garnered increasing scholarly attention. Among the most widely recognised and discussed figures in this discourse is Professor Ziauddin Sardar, whose work has influenced not only Muslim communities but broader intellectual landscapes across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. Professor Ziauddin Sardar has made significant contributions to the field of religious thought, particularly in the areas of Islamic ethics, civil society, and environmental ethics. His most recent work, The Postnormal Times Reader, offers a timely and critical exploration of religious and cultural pluralism, engaging with themes central to contemporary philosophy, theology, and political ethics. The publication has drawn significant attention not only in Europe but also in the United States, where interest in Sardar's ideas has remained high. The articles “Afterthoughts: Transnormal, the ‘New Normal’ and Other Varieties of ‘Normal’ in Postnormal Times”, “Polylogues: Connecting Minds to Create the Future”, and Celebrating a life beyond “normal”: A Festschrift for Ziauddin Sardar bring together a diverse group of scholars to explore both historical and contemporary dimensions of religious tolerance. His inclusion in this forum is especially significant given his contested public profile, marked by both acclaim and criticism. Recognised in Foreign Policy magazine's list of the world's top 100 public intellectuals, and The Independent newspaper called him 'Britain's Muslim polymath', Sardar remains a powerful voice in conversations that span religion, politics, and environmental ethics. This article aims to situate Ziauddin Sardar’s contributions within a broader scholarly context, analysing how his philosophical and theological engagements with pluralism intersect with ecological discourse. The paper further examines how his intellectual trajectory reflects broader tensions within the global reception of Muslim thought in the environmental discourse and its implications for constructing inclusive frameworks of coexistence.

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