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Nabila Huringiin
Department Of Aqidah And Islamic Philosophy. University Of Darussalam Gontor Ponorogo, Indonesia.
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Al-Ghazali's Perspective on Intellect: Its Role and Potential in Achieving Insān Kāmil Huringiin, Nabila; Hamidah, Nur
Journal of Islamic and Occidental Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Islamic and Occidental Studies
Publisher : Center of Islamic and Occidental Studies

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21111/jios.v3i2.45

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In Islamic intellectual history, intellect (‘aql) is not merely a cognitive faculty but a moral and spiritual instrument. However, contemporary discourse often reduces reason to technical rationality, neglecting its ethical and transcendent dimensions. This article examines al-Ghazali’s understanding of intellect and its role in guiding human beings toward insān kāmil (the perfect human). The study adopts a qualitative library-based methodology, employing descriptive and analytical approaches. Primary sources include al-Ghazali’s key works, notably Iḥyā’ ‘Ulūm al-Dīn and al-Munqidz min al-Dhalāl complemented by classical and contemporary scholarly interpretations. The analysis focuses on al-Ghazali’s classifications of intellect, its epistemological scope, and its relationship with revelation and spiritual practice. The findings show that al-Ghazali conceives intellect as a divine light residing in the heart and functioning as the primary source of knowledge. He distinguishes intellect into practical and theoretical types and outlines hierarchical stages culminating in the acquired intellect (al-‘aql al-mustafād). Intellect is inseparable from revelation and moral discipline, as ultimate truth transcends sensory and rational limits and requires spiritual illumination. When harmonized with faith and ethical practice, intellect guides humans toward spiritual maturity, moral excellence, and social responsibility. The study concludes that al-Ghazali’s integrated vision of intellect offers a normative model for achieving insān kāmil and remains relevant for addressing contemporary intellectual and moral challenges.
Co-Authors Achmad Reza Hutama Al Faruqi Ahmad, Miftah Alia Safitri Alifah Yasmin Alifah Yasmin Halimah Nisrina Azfathir Ihsan, Nur Hadi Indah, Nurmala Indallah, Sayyid Muhammad Khalifaturrahman Khalifaturrahman Miftah Ahmad Miftah Ahmad Moh. Isom Mudin Nur Hamidah, Nur Nurhalisa, Siti Ouannes, Mohamed Hedi Rif’at Husnul Ma’afi Sayyidul Bachr, Achmad Wildan TürkoÄŸlu, TuÄŸba Umi Nur Hasanah Wibisono, Ario Yasmin, Alifah