The book Semiotics of Nature by Recep Şentürk presents a profound rethinking of the relationship between humanity and nature through an Islamic ethical and spiritual lens. It challenges modern reductionist views that treat nature as a mere collection of resources, arguing instead that nature is a divine book filled with signs (āyāt) pointing to the Creator.

Şentürk introduces a multiplex worldview that integrates science, faith, and meaning. While science studies the utility and material properties of nature, semiotics uncovers its deeper symbolic and spiritual dimensions. Drawing from Islamic teachings, the book emphasizes that nature possesses intrinsic value beyond its economic use, and that humans are entrusted with its care as stewards (khalīfah), not masters.

It calls for reviving the art of “reading” nature—seeing each tree, mountain, and animal as a verse of divine revelation, just like the Qur’an.

Grounded in Islamic concepts such as amānah (trust), iḥsān (excellence), and taklīf (moral responsibility), the book proposes a new ethical framework for environmental action. It blends spirituality with sustainability, offering guidance for how individuals and societies can restore a respectful, reflective, and compassionate relationship with the natural world.

Through a rich blend of philosophy, scripture, and ethics, Semiotics of Nature invites readers to see the natural world not as a resource to exploit, but as a sacred trust to understand, protect, and honor.