Al-Iffah: Journal of Islamic Sciences Research
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026)

Ontology in Islamic Philosophy: A Study of the Nature of Being

Randi Adriansah (Institut Agama Islam, Cianjur, Indonesia)
Maspuroh Maspuroh (Institut Agama Islam, Cianjur, Indonesia)
Sahla Intan (Institut Agama Islam, Cianjur, Indonesia)
Gina Aulia Agustin (Institut Agama Islam, Cianjur, Indonesia)
Mutiara Siti Nurlatifah (Institut Agama Islam, Cianjur, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 May 2026

Abstract

Ontology is a branch of philosophy that studies the nature of being or existence. In Islamic philosophy, ontology plays a crucial role as it is closely related to the concepts of God, human beings, and the universe. This study aims to examine ontology in Islamic philosophy with a focus on the nature of existence and the thoughts of Muslim philosophers. The method used is a library research approach with descriptive-analytical analysis based on relevant academic sources. The results show that in Islamic philosophy, existence is divided into two categories: necessary being (wajib al-wujud) and possible being (mumkin al-wujud). Necessary being refers to God as the absolute and independent existence, while possible being refers to created beings whose existence depends on causes. Furthermore, the thoughts of Ibn Sina, Al-Farabi, and Ibn Arabi contribute significantly to understanding reality both rationally and spiritually. Islamic ontology is also characterized as theocentric, integrative, and hierarchical. Therefore, ontology not only explains reality theoretically but also provides practical implications for human life, particularly in faith, knowledge, and ethics.

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Religion Humanities Education Social Sciences

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FOCUS Al-Iffah: Journal of Islamic Sciences Research is provides scientific articles developed in attending through the article publications, original research report, reviews, and scientific commentaries in Islamic Studies. SCOPE Al-Iffah: Journal of Islamic Sciences Research encompasses research ...