The Concept of Ijtihad in Rifa’ah al-Tahtawi’s Thought: A Study of Islamic Education in the Context of Modernization Konsep Ijtihad dalam Pemikiran Rifa’ah al-Tahtawi: Studi Pendidikan Islam dalam Konteks Modernisasi
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Research Background: The study of Rifa’ah al-Tahtawi’s thought holds significant importance in the discourse of modern Islamic educational reform. As a 19th-century Egyptian scholar and intellectual, al-Tahtawi not only introduced reformist ideas through the translation of French works but also integrated modern sciences into the Islamic educational system. His intellectual involvement was shaped by the dynamics of East–West power relations, particularly through the encouragement of the French figure, Monsieur Gomer.
Method: This research employs a qualitative method with a library-based approach to analyze texts, literature, and historical sources related to al-Tahtawi’s thought.
Key findings: reveal that al-Tahtawi’s concept of ijtihad functions not merely as a legal mechanism, but also as a methodological instrument for incorporating modern knowledge into the curriculum of Islamic education.
The contribution: Mapping the methodological dimension of ijtihad in al-Tahtawi’s thought, highlighting its relevance as a foundation for contemporary Islamic educational reform. Nevertheless, this study remains limited to textual and historical analysis, without addressing the empirical implementation of al-Tahtawi’s ideas in Egyptian society.
Conclusion: this study underscores the necessity of positioning al-Tahtawi’s thought within the broader framework of Islamic modernization as a response to global challenges, while also opening pathways for more applicative and comparative future research.
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