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The Role of Saint Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and Ibn Khaldun in the Philosophy of History Budi Sujati; Ajid Thohir; Dedi Supriadi; Agus Permana
Gunung Djati Conference Series Vol. 62 (2026): Education and Social Humanities Conference (ESHCo)
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/gdcs.v62i.3314

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The philosophy of history is a branch of philosophy that attempts to understand and explain the course of human history through various theoretical approaches. In this context, Saint Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and Ibn Khaldun played a very important role in shaping the historical thought that has developed to this day. Saint Augustine, with his main work De Civitate Dei, introduced the view of history as a journey towards the kingdom of God, linking theological beliefs with worldly developments. Thomas Aquinas, with his rational and theological approach, developed a theory of history that sought to harmonize Christian teachings with Greek philosophical thought, particularly Aristotle, and explained the role of reason in understanding human history. On the other hand, Ibn Khaldun, as a Muslim thinker, made a major contribution with his theory of historical science in the Muqaddimah, where he viewed history as a dynamic process influenced by social, economic, and cultural factors, and developed the concept of asabiyyah, which explains the relationship between group solidarity and changes in society. These three figures, although from different backgrounds, present a rich and profound view of the dynamics of human history, which informs various perspectives on the roles of religion, reason, and social factors in historical development.
Brotherhood, Political Attitudes, and Cadre Formation: The Dynamics of the 13th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress in 1938 in Menes, Banten Agung Purnama; Budi Sujati
Islam Nusantara: Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Islam Nusantara: Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture
Publisher : Faculty of Islam Nusantara, Nahdlatul Ulama University of Indonesia (Unusia) Jakarta.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v7i2.1977

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The 13th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress in 1938, held in Menes, Banten, was a significant milestone in NU’s history, reflecting the organization’s internal dynamics and its stance toward colonial socio-political change. This study aims to examine the historical, political, and social dimensions of the congress, particularly regarding the strengthening of ukhuwah (brotherhood), political stances toward the Volksraad, and efforts to develop youth and women’s cadres. This research uses historical methods through the stages of heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. Primary sources were obtained from NU archives and official documents, such as the congress minutes, instructions from the Head of the Nahdlatul Ulama Council (HBNO), and contemporary newspaper publications; while secondary sources include NU history books and other academic studies. The results of the study show that the 13th NU Congress not only succeeded in consolidating the internal structure through the legalization of ANO (Ansor Nahdlatul Oelama) and the discourse on the formation of Muslimat, but also confirmed the organization’s stance on involvement in the Volksraad, rejecting direct participation but still opening up diplomatic space through non-political channels. The spirit of Islamic brotherhood, emphasized by K.H. Hasyim Asy’ari, became the foundation for the unity of the people in facing external challenges and internal differences. The congress's holding in Menes also marked NU's geographical expansion beyond East Java. Thus, this congress became a strategic reflection on the process of forming NU’s identity as a socio-religious force adaptable to the dynamics of the times.