🟢 Integrasi Islam dan Sains II Dr. Agus Hermanto, MHI

Summary

This video discusses the integration of religious (Islamic) and scientific knowledge, emphasizing the importance of bridging the two to revive Islamic civilization. It highlights the golden age of Islam, where scholars excelled in both fields, and contrasts this with the later division between religious and scientific knowledge, especially with the rise of Western influence. The speaker advocates for integrating these knowledge systems in modern education, particularly within the context of Islamic universities, such as the shift from IAIN to UIN. The ultimate goal is to produce well-rounded scholars who contribute to the advancement of society while maintaining a strong foundation in Islamic teachings.

Takeaways

• 😀 Integration of knowledge is key for bridging the gap between religious knowledge and scientific disciplines.
• 😀 Islamic civilization reached its peak between the 8th and 13th centuries, producing great scholars in various fields, including Ibn Sina in medicine.
• 😀 The decline of Islamic civilization led to a disconnect between religious knowledge and scientific inquiry, as Western thought separated the two.
• 😀 Western science is considered 'true knowledge' because it can be measured logically and numerically, while religious knowledge was seen as subjective and absolute.
• 😀 The current modern era still carries the legacy of this dichotomy between religion and science, which Muslims need to address.
• 😀 There is a need to reintegrate religious knowledge with scientific and technological advancements to build a balanced worldview.
• 😀 The transition from IAIN (Islamic Institute of Higher Education) to UIN (Islamic State University) represents an effort to integrate religious and modern scientific fields.
• 😀 New faculties like those for science and technology, including medicine, are being introduced in UINs to align with modern educational needs and promote integration of knowledge.
• 😀 The Quran serves as the foundation for both religious and scientific knowledge, emphasizing the holistic nature of Islam that encompasses all knowledge fields.
• 😀 UINs aim to prepare scholars who can integrate faith and reason, preserving Islamic values while advancing in various fields of study to reclaim the past glory of Islamic civilization.

Q & A

What is the main topic discussed in the script?

The main topic discussed is the integration of knowledge, particularly the integration between religious sciences and modern scientific knowledge, to build a new Islamic civilization.

What historical context does the speaker refer to in relation to Islamic intellectual achievements?

The speaker refers to the Islamic Golden Age (8th to 13th centuries), highlighting the achievements of Islamic scholars like Ibn Sina, who excelled in various fields such as medicine and theology.

What caused the stagnation of Islamic intellectual development, according to the speaker?

The stagnation occurred due to a lack of intellectual drive and the abandonment of ijtihad (independent reasoning), coinciding with the rise of Western civilization and the dichotomy between religious and secular knowledge.

What is the significance of the dichotomy between religious knowledge and Western science?

The dichotomy represents the separation between religious knowledge, which is seen as absolute and not measurable, and Western science, which is based on logical, measurable principles. This divide persisted through history and is still present today.

What is the speaker's position on the dichotomy between religious knowledge and modern science?

The speaker argues that there should be no dichotomy between religious knowledge and modern science. Instead, these areas should be integrated, with each enhancing the other to build a more complete and holistic understanding.

How does the speaker propose to bridge the gap between religious knowledge and modern science?

The speaker suggests integrating both realms of knowledge, bringing together religious teachings and scientific advancements in a cohesive manner, allowing them to support, complement, and improve each other.

What change did the speaker mention regarding Islamic universities?

The speaker mentions the shift from IAIN (State Islamic Institute) to UIN (State Islamic University), which represents a broader approach to education, integrating religious studies with fields like science, engineering, and medicine.

What role do new faculties play in the development of Islamic universities?

The introduction of new faculties, such as science and technology, medicine, and others, is seen as part of the effort to build a modern Islamic civilization by integrating both religious and secular knowledge.

What is the ultimate goal of integrating religious knowledge with modern scientific fields?

The ultimate goal is to rebuild and advance Islamic civilization, achieving a balance where Islamic values and modern scientific knowledge coexist and contribute to societal progress.

How should the new faculties within Islamic universities operate, according to the speaker?

New faculties should be inclusive, open, and aligned with the same ideological framework, ensuring that both religious and secular knowledge are pursued with a unified purpose and shared vision, without fostering radical or exclusive ideologies.