Journal of Innovative and Creativity
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)

From Revelation to Renaissance: Arabic’s Contribution to Islamic Epistemology and Knowledge Integration

Eka Mahendra Putra (Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar)
Andi Abdul Hamzah (UIN Alauddin Makassar)
Kamaluddin Abunawas (UIN Alauddin Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jul 2025

Abstract

This article investigates the historical and linguistic significance of the Arabic language within Islamic civilization, particularly focusing on its role during the Islamic Golden Age. Employing qualitative methods, including historical chronology and semiotic-linguistic analysis, the study explores how Arabic facilitated intellectual development and cultural integration across diverse regions. Findings reveal that Arabic significantly shaped Islamic epistemology through its structural precision and facilitated knowledge codification in philosophy, science, and administration. The Abbasid-era translation movements notably enabled integration of Greek, Persian, and Indian traditions, enhancing Arabic’s role as a lingua franca and intellectual medium. Arabic's linguistic flexibility allowed effective communication and synthesis of complex scientific and philosophical ideas, underpinning its role as a cultural bridge between East and West. Major centers like Baghdad’s House of Wisdom exemplify this scholarly collaboration, profoundly impacting medieval and contemporary global intellectual traditions. This study highlights Arabic’s critical contribution to epistemological developments and its ongoing cultural relevance, suggesting deeper interdisciplinary investigations into Arabic’s contemporary scholarly and educational applications.

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joecy

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Innovative and Creatifity (JOECY) publishes research articles in the field of education which report empirical research on topics that are significant across educational contexts, in terms of design and findings. The topic could be in curriculum, teaching learning, evaluation, quality ...