Islamic Education Based on Philosophy of Knowledge: Developing Ethical, Intellectual, and Competitive Muslim Generations

Abstract

Islamic education in the era of globalization faces complex challenges in the form of an ethical crisis, fragmentation of knowledge, and demands for global competitiveness. This study aims to examine Islamic education based on the philosophy of science as a foundation for developing an ethical, intellectual, and competitive Muslim generation. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method (library research) through analysis of classic and contemporary books, as well as scientific journal articles discussing the philosophy of Islamic science, Islamic education, ethical formation, intellectual strengthening, and the competitiveness of the Muslim generation. The results show that Islamic philosophy of science provides a comprehensive ontological, epistemological, and axiological foundation for the development of holistic Islamic education. Knowledge from an Islamic perspective is understood as a unity between revelation, reason, and empirical experience that is rich in values ​​and oriented towards the benefit. Islamic education plays a crucial role in the formation of ethics and intellectuality in an integrated manner, where the development of reason is guided by moral values, resulting in intelligent and moral individuals. Furthermore, the competitiveness of the Muslim generation in Islamic education is interpreted as the ability to contribute professionally and dignifiedly in global society without losing its Islamic identity. This research also emphasizes the importance of integrating ethics, intellectualism, and competitiveness as an inseparable whole within the Islamic education system. Thus, Islamic education based on the philosophy of science offers a relevant, transformative paradigm to address the challenges of modern education and shape a generation of Muslims who are civilized, superior, and globally competitive.