Mencari Bentuk Metodologi Studi Islam Berbasis Epistemologi dan Islamic Worldview
Abstract
A correct understanding of the fundamental elements in the Islamic studies vision is a pre-requisite
for the development of it. This article begins by putting forward a conceptual understanding of the
fundamental elements of knowledge which include the worldview and epistemology. The role of
worldview and epistemology to construct the methodology also became the one of the topic. The
article argues that due to differences in the Islamic studies vision to those of western, coupled with
the epistemological and methodological framework in Islamic scholarships, the development of
Islamic thought (and consequently policy prescriptions) differs. While internal logic, coherence and
consistency are necessary conditions for scientific exposition, Islamic studies should be evaluated
within its own framework and using its own criteria. However, in another side we cannot neglect
the position of positive sciences in the process of developing Islamic studies.