Islamization of Educational Science (Islamization of Science Approach by Louay Safi)

Abstract

This research is a literature study aimed at examining the concept of the Islamization of educational science through the approach of the Islamization of knowledge according to Louay Safi. The idea of Islamization of knowledge emerges as a response to the dominance of Western epistemology in various disciplines, including education. Louay Safi offers an integrative approach that emphasizes the importance of reconstructing epistemology by making revelation the primary source of knowledge, without rejecting the role of reason and empirical experience. In the context of education, this approach demands the integration of Islamic values in all aspects of science, curriculum, and the learning process. This study analyzes relevant literature to explore the basic principles of Louay Safi's theory and its implications for the development of holistic education based on Islamic values. The results show that Safi's theory emphasizes the importance of building an educational paradigm that is not only oriented towards intellectual achievement but also towards the character formation and spirituality of the learners. This research contributes to the effort of re-conceptualizing education within the framework of contemporary Islamic epistemology.