THE CONCEPT OF KNOWLEDGE IN ISLAM A STUDY OF AL GHAZALI'S THOUGHT AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH MODERN ISLAMIC EDUCATION

Dicky Harry P. Sihombing, Imelda Azizah Jannah, Muhammad Risky, Puddin Puddin, Siti Aisah Lubis

Abstract


Knowledge is a fundamental concept in Islam that not only serves as a means of acquiring knowledge, but also as an instrument of moral and spiritual formation of human beings. However, modern Islamic education still faces the problem of the dichotomy of science between religious science and general science which has an impact on the weakening of the integration of values in the educational process. This article aims to examine the concept of science in Islam according to Al-Ghazali's thought and analyze its relevance to the development of modern Islamic education. This research uses a qualitative approach with the type of library research. Data were obtained from scientific journal articles relevant to the theme of Al-Ghazali's thought, Islamic epistemology, and modern Islamic education, then analyzed through content analysis techniques and descriptive-analytical approaches. The results of the study show that Al-Ghazali views science as a means to get closer to Allah SWT and form noble morals, by emphasizing the integration between revelation and reason. The classification of knowledge into fardhu 'ain and fardhu kifayah shows that there is a balance between individual spiritual needs and social welfare. Al-Ghazali's thinking is considered relevant to answer the challenges of modern Islamic education, especially in overcoming the dichotomy of science and the crisis of value orientation. The integration of knowledge, faith, and morals is an important foundation in formulating a holistic Islamic education paradigm in the modern era.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3059/insis.v0i0.29991

DOI (PDF): https://doi.org/10.3059/insis.v0i0.29991.g15249

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