EDUKASI
Vol. 24 No. 1 (2026): EDUKASI: Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Agama dan Keagamaan

A Spiritual-Cognitive Framework for Islamic Religious Education through the Integration of Al-Ghazali’s Concepts of Kasbi and Laduni Knowledge

Ateng Ruhendi (Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung)
Afnie Rizky Nurkamaliyah (Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung)
Nirwati (Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia)
Nenden Ahadiah Halimah (Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung)
Izzudin (Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung)
Reza Fauzi Nazar (Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) at the senior high school level still tends to emphasize cognitive-normative mastery, while spirituality, adab, moral reflection, character formation, and social sensitivity remain insufficiently integrated. Previous studies on Al-Ghazali’s epistemology have mainly focused on philosophical and mystical aspects, with limited attention to its pedagogical application in contemporary Islamic education. This article aims to reconstruct Al-Ghazali’s concepts of kasbi and laduni knowledge into a spiritual-cognitive educational model to strengthen PAI learning at SMA Peacesantren Welas Asih Garut. The study employs a qualitative conceptual approach through library research and educational reconstruction methods. Data were analyzed using conceptual synthesis and pedagogical interpretation. The findings show that the integration of kasbi and laduni knowledge can be formulated into a spiritual-cognitive educational model consisting of seven components: learning objectives, learning materials, learning strategies, spiritual habituation, teacher roles, learning outcome indicators, and evaluation. The model integrates cognitive, affective, spiritual, and practical dimensions in PAI learning. The study contributes to contemporary Islamic education by operationalizing Al-Ghazali’s epistemology into a practical framework relevant to pesantren-based secondary education.  AbstrakPendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) di tingkat sekolah menengah atas masih didominasi oleh penguasaan kognitif-normatif, sementara aspek spiritualitas, adab, refleksi moral, pembentukan karakter, dan sensitivitas sosial belum terintegrasi secara optimal. Kajian tentang epistemologi Al-Ghazali selama ini lebih banyak menyoroti dimensi filosofis dan mistis, dengan perhatian yang masih terbatas pada penerapan pedagogisnya dalam pendidikan Islam kontemporer. Artikel ini bertujuan merekonstruksi konsep ilmu kasbi dan laduni Al-Ghazali menjadi model pendidikan spiritual-kognitif untuk memperkuat pembelajaran PAI di SMA Peacesantren Welas Asih Garut. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif konseptual melalui studi kepustakaan dan metode rekonstruksi pendidikan. Data dianalisis melalui sintesis konseptual dan interpretasi pedagogis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa integrasi ilmu kasbi dan laduni dapat dirumuskan ke dalam model pendidikan spiritual-kognitif yang mencakup tujuh komponen: tujuan pembelajaran, materi, strategi pembelajaran, pembiasaan spiritual, peran guru, indikator hasil belajar, dan evaluasi. Model ini mengintegrasikan dimensi kognitif, afektif, spiritual, dan praksis dalam pembelajaran PAI. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada pengembangan pendidikan Islam kontemporer dengan mengoperasionalkan epistemologi Al-Ghazali ke dalam kerangka praktis yang relevan bagi pendidikan menengah berbasis pesantren.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

edukasi

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Other

Description

Focus: EDUKASI is a scientific journal dedicated to the study and research of Religion and Religious Education. It is committed to enriching and expanding the body of scientific knowledge relevant for policy-making and the advancement of theoretical and conceptual frameworks. The journal aims to ...