International Journal of Islamic Education, Research and Multiculturalism (IJIERM)

Islamic Epistemology of Knowledge: Integrating Revelation, Nature, and Human Experience

Siti Kamilah — 2026-05-03

Abstrak

Ilmu pengetahuan dalam Islam dipandang sebagai amanah ilahiah yang tidak hanya bersumber dari akal dan pengalaman empiris, tetapi juga dari wahyu Allah yang tertuang dalam Al-Qur’an dan Hadis. Namun, dalam konteks modern, perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan cenderung mengalami fragmentasi epistemologis dengan memisahkan dimensi rasional, empiris, dan spiritual. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji secara komprehensif konsep ilmu dan sumber-sumbernya dalam perspektif Al-Qur’an dan Hadis, serta menjelaskan relevansinya bagi pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan kontemporer. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis studi kepustakaan, melalui analisis terhadap teks Al-Qur’an, Hadis, serta karya-karya klasik dan kontemporer para ulama dan akademisi yang relevan dengan epistemologi Islam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Islam memandang ilmu secara holistik dengan tiga sumber utama, yaitu ayat qauliyyah (wahyu), ayat kauniyyah (alam semesta), dan ayat insaniyyah (pengalaman manusia). Ketiga sumber ini bersifat saling melengkapi dan terintegrasi dalam kerangka epistemologi Islam. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan dalam Islam harus berlandaskan nilai-nilai etika, spiritual, dan kemanusiaan agar ilmu tidak hanya bermanfaat secara duniawi, tetapi juga bernilai transendental. Dengan demikian, epistemologi Islam menawarkan solusi atas krisis pengetahuan modern melalui pendekatan yang integratif dan berorientasi pada kemaslahatan manusia.

Kata Kunci: Ilmu Pengetahuan; Sumber Ilmu; Epistemologi Islam; Al-Qur’an; Hadis

Abstract

In Islam, knowledge is understood as a divine trust that is not solely derived from human reason and empirical experience, but also from revelation as conveyed through the Qur’an and Hadith. However, contemporary scientific development often exhibits epistemological fragmentation by separating rational, empirical, and spiritual dimensions of knowledge. This study aims to comprehensively examine the concept of knowledge and its sources from the perspectives of the Qur’an and Hadith, as well as to analyze their relevance for contemporary knowledge development. This research employs a qualitative approach using a library-based method, analyzing Qur’anic verses, Hadith, and classical as well as contemporary scholarly works related to Islamic epistemology. The findings reveal that Islamic epistemology recognizes three primary and interconnected sources of knowledge: qauliyyah verses (revelation), kauniyyah verses (the universe), and insaniyyah verses (human experience). These sources form an integrated and holistic framework that guides the acquisition and application of knowledge. The study concludes that the development of knowledge in Islam must remain grounded in ethical, spiritual, and humanistic values to ensure that knowledge contributes not only to worldly progress but also to transcendental and moral objectives. Thus, Islamic epistemology offers an integrative solution to contemporary epistemological challenges.

Keywords: Knowledge; Sources of Knowledge; Islamic Epistemology; Qur’an; Hadith

The Role of the Muhammadiyah Student Associationin Forming Students' Morals At Mts Aisyiyah Binjai

Dwi Andini — 2026-05-03

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji bagaimana Ikatan Pelajar Muhammadiyah (IPM) berkontribusi terhadap pembentukan moral siswa di MTs Aisyiyah Binjai, serta mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam pelaksanaannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa IPM berfungsi sebagai ruang sosialisasi moral berbasis siswa melalui teladan, interaksi sesama siswa, dan kegiatan organisasi yang terstruktur, di mana siswa diberi otonomi dalam mengelola program dan terlibat dalam pembelajaran berbasis pengalaman. Kegiatan seperti MABITCA, Muhadharah, dan Gerakan Anti-Sampah (GAS) menyediakan konteks untuk internalisasi nilai-nilai keagamaan, sosial, dan lingkungan dalam praktik kehidupan sekolah sehari-hari. Penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa pembentukan moral terjadi melalui pola kepemimpinan teladan dan interaksi sesama siswa yang mendukung pengembangan disiplin, etika komunikasi, dan kesadaran keagamaan pada siswa, meskipun proses ini dipengaruhi oleh beberapa hambatan, seperti keterbatasan waktu dan faktor eksternal seperti media sosial. Penelitian ini berkontribusi dalam memperkaya kajian organisasi siswa sebagai mekanisme pembentukan moral dalam pendidikan Islam, khususnya melalui pendekatan berbasis teman sebaya dan praktik langsung.

Keywords: Ikatan Pelajar Muhammadiyah (IPM), Organisasi Pelajar, Pembentukan Moral, Pendidikan Islam

Abstract

This study aims to examine how the Muhammadiyah Student Association (IPM) contributes to the formation of students' moral character (akhlak) at MTs Aisyiyah Binjai, as well as to identify the supporting and constraining factors influencing its implementation. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings suggest that IPM operates as a student-led moral socialization space through role modeling, peer interaction, and structured organizational activities, where students are given autonomy to manage programs and engage in experiential learning. Activities such as MABITCA, Muhadharah, and the Anti-Waste Movement (GAS) provide contexts for the internalization of religious, social, and environmental values in everyday school practices. The study further indicates that moral formation is shaped through exemplary leadership and peer-based interaction, which supports the development of discipline, communication ethics, and religious awareness among students, although this process is influenced by constraints such as limited time and external factors including social media. This study contributes to the literature by positioning student organizations as mechanisms of moral formation in Islamic education through peer-based and practice-oriented approaches.

Keywords: Muhammadiyah Student Association (IPM), Student Organization, Moral Formation, Islamic Education

Transforming Character Education Through Integrated Islamic School Culture: Evidence From SMP It An-Naas Binjai

Dinda Naomira — 2026-05-03

Abstrak

Di tengah pesatnya perkembangan teknologi digital, fenomena krisis moralitas remaja semakin mencuat sebagai tantangan nyata dalam pendidikan. Pendidikan karakter berbasis nilai-nilai agama Islam menjadi solusi yang signifikan dalam mengatasi masalah tersebut. Namun, meskipun banyak penelitian yang mengkaji pendidikan karakter, masih terdapat kekurangan dalam hal pemahaman mengenai bagaimana budaya organisasi di sekolah Islam terpadu dapat berperan sistemik dalam membentuk karakter religius siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis mekanisme implementasi budaya sekolah berbasis nilai Islam dalam pembentukan karakter religius siswa di SMP IT An-Naas Binjai, Sumatera Utara. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, data dikumpulkan melalui observasi partisipatif, wawancara mendalam dengan 18 informan, dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa budaya sekolah yang berbasis nilai Islam, melalui mekanisme manajemen program Bina Pribadi Islam (BPI), habituasi ritual keagamaan, serta internalisasi nilai-nilai multikultural Islam, berkontribusi signifikan dalam pembentukan karakter siswa. Secara teoretis, penelitian ini memperkaya model pendidikan karakter Islam yang mengintegrasikan konsep Ta'dib, teori habituasi Lickona, dan multikulturalisme Islam dalam satu sistem budaya kelembagaan yang koheren.

Kata Kunci: Pendidikan Karakter, Budaya Sekolah Islam, Pendidikan Islam, Multikulturalisme Islam, Pembentukan Karakter Religius.

Abstract

The moral decline among adolescents, exacerbated by the pervasive influence of digital technology, poses a significant challenge for educational institutions to transform beyond mere knowledge transmission. While religiously grounded character education has been widely explored, there remains a substantial gap in understanding how the organizational culture of integrated Islamic schools functions systemically as a character-forming ecosystem at the junior secondary level. This study aims to analyze the implementation mechanisms of an Islamic value-based school culture in shaping the religious character of students at SMP IT An-Naas Binjai, North Sumatra. Employing a descriptive-analytical qualitative approach, data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with 18 informants, and documentary analysis. The findings reveal that the school’s culture, through mechanisms such as the management of the Bina Pribadi Islam (BPI) program, the habituation of daily religious rituals, and the internalization of multicultural Islamic values, significantly contributes to character formation. Theoretically, this study enriches the integrated Islamic character education model by merging the concept of Ta'dib, Lickona's habituation theory, and Islamic multiculturalism into a coherent institutional culture system.

Keywords: Character education, Islamic school culture, Islamic education, Islamic multiculturalism, Religious character development.

The Impact of Flipped Classroom Instruction on Student Motivation in Islamic Moral Education: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Zulfizar Zulfizar — 2026-05-03

Abstrak

Pendidikan Aqidah Akhlak di Madrasah Tsanawiyah memiliki peran penting dalam membentuk karakter moral peserta didik, tetapi efektivitasnya sering terhambat oleh rendahnya motivasi belajar akibat dominasi metode pembelajaran konvensional yang bersifat satu arah dan monoton. Kondisi ini menjadi semakin problematis di tengah disrupsi digital yang menuntut model pembelajaran yang lebih partisipatif, adaptif, dan bermakna bagi generasi muda. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji efektivitas model Flipped Classroom dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Aqidah Akhlak di MTs Nurul Iman Berngam Binjai. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain kuasi-eksperimen Non-equivalent Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design yang melibatkan 92 siswa kelas VIII, terdiri atas kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol. Instrumen penelitian berupa angket motivasi belajar berbasis model ARCS yang mencakup perhatian, relevansi, kepercayaan diri, dan kepuasan. Analisis data dilakukan melalui statistik deskriptif, uji prasyarat, Independent Samples T-Test, dan perhitungan N-Gain Score. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelompok eksperimen mengalami peningkatan motivasi belajar yang jauh lebih tinggi dibandingkan kelompok kontrol, dengan nilai rata-rata N-Gain 0,78 pada kategori tinggi, sedangkan kelompok kontrol hanya mencapai 0,22. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa model Flipped Classroom efektif sebagai strategi pedagogis transformasional untuk meningkatkan motivasi intrinsik dan keterlibatan aktif siswa dalam pembelajaran Aqidah Akhlak.

Kata Kunci: Flipped Classroom, Motivasi Belajar, Aqidah Akhlak, Kuasi-Eksperimen, Model ARCS

Abstract

Aqidah Akhlak education in Madrasah Tsanawiyah plays a vital role in shaping students’ moral character, yet its effectiveness is often constrained by low learning motivation resulting from the dominance of conventional, one-way, and monotonous instructional methods. This condition has become increasingly problematic amid digital disruption, which requires learning models that are more participatory, adaptive, and meaningful for contemporary students. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom model in increasing students’ learning motivation in Aqidah Akhlak at MTs Nurul Iman Berngam Binjai. The study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental Non-equivalent Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design involving 92 eighth-grade students divided into an experimental group and a control group. The research instrument was a learning motivation questionnaire based on the ARCS model, covering attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, prerequisite testing, an Independent Samples T-Test, and N-Gain Score calculation. The findings revealed that the experimental group experienced a substantially higher increase in learning motivation than the control group, with an average N-Gain score of 0.78 in the high category, while the control group reached only 0.22. These results confirm that the Flipped Classroom model is effective as a transformative pedagogical strategy for strengthening students’ intrinsic motivation and active engagement in Aqidah Akhlak learning.

Keywords: Flipped Classroom, learning motivation, Aqidah Akhlak, quasi-experiment, ARCS model

Talaqqi-Based Instruction and Qur’anic Memorization Fluency: a Correlational Study Within Contemporary Tahfidz Education

Hamiyah Zuleika Alifah — 2026-04-26

Qur’anic memorization emphasizes not only the ability to retain verses but also fluency in reciting them accurately and continuously according to tajwid rules. The talaqqi method, which involves direct teacher–student interaction, is widely used in Qur’anic learning; however, its relationship with memorization fluency requires empirical verification. This study aims to examine the correlation between the implementation of the talaqqi method and students’ Qur’anic memorization fluency at Ma’had Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah Medan. This research employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design. Data were collected using standardized scales measuring the implementation of the talaqqi method and the level of memorization fluency, and were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment correlation. The results indicate that the implementation of the talaqqi method is categorized as good, with a mean score of 104.6, while students’ memorization fluency is also at a good level, with a mean score of 68.37. The correlation analysis reveals a positive and statistically significant relationship between the talaqqi method and memorization fluency (r = 0.318; p = 0.005). Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (r² = 0.101) shows that the talaqqi method contributes 10.1% to students’ memorization fluency, while the remaining variance is influenced by other factors. These findings confirm that talaqqi is an important instructional component in improving Qur’anic memorization fluency.

The Effect of the Value Clarification Technique Method on Developing Students’ Respect For Teachers in Aqidah Akhlak Learning at MTs Nurul Iman Berngam

Nurul Jannah — 2026-05-03

Abstrak

Rendahnya sikap hormat peserta didik kepada guru dalam proses pembelajaran menjadi persoalan penting dalam pendidikan Akidah Akhlak, karena menunjukkan belum optimalnya internalisasi nilai akhlak dalam perilaku sehari-hari. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh metode Value Clarification Technique (VCT) dalam membentuk sikap hormat peserta didik kepada guru pada pembelajaran Akidah Akhlak di MTs Nurul Iman Berngam. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode Ex Post Facto. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 34 peserta didik yang diambil dengan teknik total sampling, sedangkan data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, angket, dan wawancara. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan inferensial melalui uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, dan regresi linear sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode VCT berpengaruh signifikan terhadap sikap hormat peserta didik kepada guru dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,001 (<0,05). Nilai R Square sebesar 0,295 menunjukkan bahwa VCT memberikan kontribusi sebesar 29,50% terhadap pembentukan sikap hormat peserta didik, sedangkan 70,50% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak diteliti. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa VCT dapat digunakan sebagai strategi pembelajaran nilai yang membantu peserta didik memahami, memilih, dan menginternalisasi sikap hormat kepada guru secara sadar dalam pembelajaran Akidah Akhlak.

Kata Kunci: Value Clarification Technique, Sikap Hormat, Guru, Akidah Akhlak, Pendidikan Islam, Madrasah

Abstract

The low level of students’ respect for teachers in the learning process is a significant issue in Aqidah Akhlak education, as it indicates that moral values have not been optimally internalized in students’ everyday behavior. This study aims to analyze the effect of the Value Clarification Technique (VCT) method on shaping students’ respectful attitudes toward teachers in Aqidah Akhlak learning at MTs Nurul Iman Berngam. This study employed a quantitative approach using an ex post facto design. The sample consisted of 34 students selected through total sampling, while data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and interviews. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including normality tests, homogeneity tests, and simple linear regression. The results show that the VCT method has a significant effect on students’ respectful attitudes toward teachers, with a significance value of 0.001 (< 0.05). The R Square value of 0.295 indicates that VCT contributes 29.50% to the formation of students’ respectful attitudes, while the remaining 70.50% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study. These findings confirm that VCT can be used as a value-based learning strategy that enables students to understand, choose, and consciously internalize respectful attitudes toward teachers in Aqidah Akhlak learning.

Keywords: Value Clarification Technique, Respect, Teacher, Aqidah Akhlak, Islamic Education, Madrasah