The 'Islamization of Knowledge' is an intellectual concept rooted in Islamic philosophy. It suggests the integration of Islamic teachings with modern academic disciplines, including science and technology. The idea believes that knowledge and science should be consistent with the principles of Islam, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the world from an Islamic perspective.
This concept originated among Islamic thinkers during the 20th century, including prominent figures like Ismail Raji al-Faruqi, who expressed concerns about the secularization of knowledge in Muslim societies.[1] The objective isn't to reject modern knowledge or methodologies, but rather, to align them with Islamic principles.
The Islamization of Knowledge encourages a shift from segregated learning (where religious and secular knowledge is separated) to an integrated system interpreted through an Islamic lens. It proposes the critique and reconsideration of scientific, social, and humanistic disciplines based on Islamic principles.
Torah Umadda, a philosophy concerning the interrelationship of secular knowledge and Jewish knowledge
References
^Ismail Raji al-Faruqi. "Islamization of Knowledge: Problems, Principles, and Prospective." in Islam: Source and Purpose of Knowledge, International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), 1982.
