The Relevance of Ibnu Rusyd's Thought in the Development of Contemporary Islamic Education
Keywords:
Ibnu Rusyd, Islamic Education, Rationality, Knowledge Integration, Islamic Philosophy.Abstract
This study aims to examine the relevance of Ibn Rushd’s thought in the development of contemporary Islamic education. Ibn Rushd is widely recognized as a Muslim philosopher who emphasized the harmony between reason and revelation in understanding truth. In the context of modern Islamic education, his ideas are highly relevant in addressing the dichotomy between religious and secular sciences. This research employs a qualitative approach using a literature review method by analyzing Ibn Rushd’s works and relevant contemporary studies. The findings indicate that Ibn Rushd’s thought significantly contributes to the development of an integrative, rational, and open paradigm of Islamic education. His emphasis on rationality, intellectual freedom, and demonstrative (burhani) methods of acquiring knowledge can serve as a foundation for developing contextual and adaptive Islamic education curricula. Moreover, his ideas encourage critical and dialogical learning processes, enabling students to become not only religious but also intellectual and moderate individuals. Therefore, the relevance of Ibn Rushd’s thought lies in its ability to bridge classical Islamic intellectual traditions with the demands of modern education.
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