An Analysis of Islamic Educational Epistemology in the Practice of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Learning at Al Azzaam Islamic Boarding School
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https://doi.org/10.22373/fitrah.v7i2.9357Keywords:
Islamic Educational Epistemology, Islamic Religious Education, Learning Practices, Pesantren, Al AzzaamAbstract
This study aims to analyze the implementation of Islamic educational epistemology in the practice of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) at Pondok Pesantren Al Azzaam. Islamic educational epistemology addresses the nature of knowledge, its sources, the validity of truth, and methods of acquisition, which directly influence the objectives, content, and processes of PAI instruction. The study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical method. Data collection techniques include classroom observations of PAI learning, documentation studies of curricula and teaching materials, and in-depth interviews with three PAI teachers representing the fields of Qur’anic studies, Aqidah-Akhlaq (faith and ethics), and Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence). The findings reveal that the implementation of Islamic educational epistemology at this pesantren is realized through the integration of Naqli (revealed knowledge), ‘Aqli (rational knowledge), and Tajribi (empirical knowledge). This integration is reflected in the formulation of learning objectives, selection of instructional materials, and teaching methods that combine memorization, conceptual understanding, critical reasoning, and the practice of Islamic values. Furthermore, habituation to ethical conduct, teacher role modeling, and the pesantren culture serve as essential foundations for developing students’ epistemological awareness. The study confirms that a holistic and integrative application of Islamic educational epistemology in PAI instruction provides a robust philosophical foundation for cultivating comprehensive, critical, and ethical religious understanding. These findings contribute to strengthening the philosophical basis of PAI learning in pesantren-based educational institutions, particularly in addressing the challenges of Islamic education in the modern and digital era.
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