The Importance of Tawhīdic Epistemology in the Modern Science Education Curriculum

It is essential to point out that the character of Islamic religious doctrine is constructed on the basis of monotheistic belief known as tawhīd. However, one of the major problems that have been encountered by the Muslim ummah in the modern education curriculum is the secularization of knowledge’s. Since it is secular in nature, the inclusion of God across the modern curriculum is being ignored. It is known that the essence of holistic Islamic education is to develop not only the human cognitive and physical aspects but also the spiritual sides. Therefore, tawhīdic epistemology must be reintroduced across the modern secular education curriculum such as science. This paper will analyze the importance and roles of tawhīdic epistemology in the modern science education curriculum by referring to the main source of this epistemology, the Qur’ān. Thus, it is hope that the arguments given in this paper can possibly become a teaching source for both religious and science educators. Apart from that, the author will elaborate the effects towards the future ummah due to the loss of tawhīdic epistemology. Therefore, showing the necessity of this epistemology for the Muslim education curriculum in today’s modern era