Islamic Science Epistemology: A Study of Kauniyah Verses and Their Relevance to Modern Science in a Global Context Epistemologi Sains Islam: Studi Ayat-Ayat Kauniyah dan Relevansinya dengan Ilmu Pengetahuan Modern dalam Konteks Global
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Background: This research focuses on the integration of science and religion through the study of Kauniyah verses in the Qur'an, which discuss natural phenomena such as astronomy and geology. The formulation of this research problem is how to integrate modern science with Islamic teachings through a holistic approach that combines material, imaginary, and divine dimensions.
Methods: The method used is a qualitative literature study, by analysing Kauniyah verses, Islamic literature, and the development of science in Islamic history, especially during the golden age of Islam.
Main Findings: A holistic model of science and religion integration that combines textual (bayani), intuitive (irfani) and demonstrative (burhani) approaches with empirical and rational methodologies. This model offers an alternative paradigm to the secular and mechanistic Western science.
Contribution: The contribution of this research lies in the integrative framework that can be used to develop revelation-based scientific findings, as well as enrich the global scientific discourse with a balanced Islamic perspective between science and religion.
Conclusion: The conclusion of this study confirms that the integration of science and religion is not only possible, but also necessary to overcome the limitations of the modern scientific paradigm. Future research is recommended to test this model in a broader context, including the fields of technology, environment, and medicine, and to develop educational curricula that integrate science and religion.
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