Zainuddin Zainuddin, Muhammad Muttaqin, Bakhrum Amir, Ani Nafisah, Paizaluddin Paizaluddin

Epistemological Synthesis of Al-Attas and Al-Faruqi

Introduction

Epistemological synthesis of al-attas and al-faruqi. Explore the epistemological synthesis of Al-Attas & Al-Faruqi. Addresses the crisis in Islamic higher education, offering an integrated framework for authentic Islamization of knowledge.

Abstract

This study presents a comparative analysis of the concept of the Islamization of knowledge as proposed by Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas and Ismail Raji Al-Faruqi, in response to the epistemological crisis in contemporary Islamic higher education. Although both thinkers share a common vision, previous studies have inadequately explored the potential for an epistemological synthesis between their approaches. This research aims to identify their points of convergence and divergence in order to construct a relevant and applicable framework for Islamic epistemology. The study employs a qualitative methodology through library research and hermeneutic-philosophical analysis. The findings indicate that Al-Attas emphasizes metaphysical dimensions and the concept of adab, while Al-Faruqi focuses on curriculum reconstruction and institutional reform. A synthesis of their approaches offers an epistemological framework that integrates philosophical depth with practical methodology. The implications include the development of integrated curricula, interdisciplinary faculty training, and the strengthening of scientific ethics grounded in tawhid. This study contributes to the development of an authentic, transformative, and globally relevant model of Islamic education.

Review

The proposed study, "Epistemological Synthesis of Al-Attas and Al-Faruqi," addresses a critical lacuna in contemporary discussions surrounding the Islamization of knowledge. By undertaking a comparative analysis of the conceptualizations put forth by Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas and Ismail Raji Al-Faruqi, the research responds directly to the ongoing epistemological crisis within Islamic higher education. The abstract clearly articulates the study's ambition to move beyond mere comparative description, aiming instead for an epistemological synthesis, a point often overlooked in previous scholarly work. The qualitative methodology, relying on library research and hermeneutic-philosophical analysis, appears well-suited to the abstract's stated objectives, promising a rigorous intellectual engagement with these seminal thinkers. A significant strength of this research lies in its clear identification of both the points of convergence and the distinct emphases of Al-Attas and Al-Faruqi. The abstract highlights Al-Attas's focus on metaphysical dimensions and the concept of *adab*, contrasting it with Al-Faruqi's concentration on curriculum reconstruction and institutional reform. This nuanced differentiation provides a solid foundation for the subsequent synthesis, which the study posits will integrate philosophical depth with practical methodology. Such an integrated framework is precisely what is needed to bridge theoretical ideals with actionable strategies for educational reform, offering a more comprehensive and robust model for Islamic epistemology than either approach might achieve in isolation. The implications drawn from this synthesis are particularly compelling and underscore the study's potential for significant impact. The suggested developments—integrated curricula, interdisciplinary faculty training, and the strengthening of scientific ethics grounded in *tawhid*—demonstrate a clear vision for how the synthesized framework can be operationalized within educational institutions. This study promises to contribute substantially to the ongoing discourse on Islamic education by offering an "authentic, transformative, and globally relevant model." Its success in constructing this applicable framework would represent a valuable advancement for Islamic scholarship and higher education, providing practical pathways for addressing the contemporary intellectual challenges it seeks to overcome.

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