There are some educational values that can be taken when humans interact with the environment.

Respect for Nature
In the Qur’an, Surah Al-Ambiya, Allah says: And we have not sent you except for (a) mercy for all creatures. In accordance with these objectives, it is only logical when Islam became a pioneer in the management of nature and the environment as a manifestation of the love of the universe. In addition to prohibiting the making mischief on the earth, Islam also has an obligation to protect the environment and respect the universe that encompasses the universe in it, including humans, plants, animals, other living things, and living creatures. Respect for nature was a fundamental principle for human beings as part of the universe and as a whole. As such, each member of the social community has an obligation to respect the collective life (social cohesion), and any ecological community members must respect and honour the life and the species in ecological communities, and have a moral obligation to maintain cohesiveness and integrity of the natural ecological communities in human life. Just like how all family members have a duty to preserve and maintain the existence, welfare, and family hygiene, so too does each member of the ecological community have an obligation to respect and protect nature as a household.

Moral Responsibility for Nature
The principle of respect for nature is a moral responsibility towards nature, because man is created as the Caliph (in charge) of the earth and human beings are an integral part of nature. This fact gave birth to a moral principle that human beings have a responsibility both to the universe as a whole, as well as to the existence and preservation. Each section and objects in the universe was created by Allah with its own ends, regardless of whether it’s purpose for man’s good or not. Therefore, man as a part of the universe is responsible for its maintenance.

Principle of Love and Concern for the Environment (Caring For Nature)
As a fellow member of the ecological community, man is exerted to love, cherish, and to preserve the universe and all its contents, without discrimination and domination. Affection and concern also arises from the fact that as a fellow member of the ecological community, all living things have a right to be protected, nurtured, not hurt, and cared for.

The principle of humankind
In discussing the relationship between man and his environment, we need to understand that the principles underlying the relationship between humans and the natural world (should) not solely be exploitative relationships, but also be appreciative. Nature is not just ‘used’ (narrowly), but also must be respected. There is some explanation in the Qur’an, that the universe and all its contents are created and subjugated by God to man, to be used.

ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى سَخَّرَ لَكُمُ ٱلْبَحْرَ لِتَجْرِىَ ٱلْفُلْكُ فِيهِ بِأَمْرِهِۦ وَلِتَبْتَغُوا۟ مِن فَضْلِهِۦ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ
وَسَخَّرَ لَكُم مَّا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ جَمِيعًا مِّنْهُ ۚ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَـَٔايَـٰتٍ لِّقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ
It is Allah Who has subjected the sea to you, so that ships may sail upon it by His command, and that you may seek His bounty and be grateful to Him. He also subjected to you whatever is between the heavens and the earth; all from Himself. Surely there are signs in this for those who think. [Al-Jathiya: 12, 13]

So this verse clearly indicates the need for man to build an appreciative relationship with nature, a relationship that is of an appreciative attitude in a more spiritual interpretation.