International Journal of Islamic Studies Higher Education
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): November

Epistemology in Islamic Philosophy: The Integration of Reason, Revelation, and Intuition as a Spiritual Path

Yosie Kristin Pandriyani (Universiti Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia)
Hodiqotul Atfaliyah (Universiti Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia)
Wasehudin Wasehudin (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia)
Erdi Rudjikarwati (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia)
Agus Gunawan (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Nov 2025

Abstract

This study aims to examine epistemology within the tradition of Islamic philosophy and its relevance as a spiritual path for humanity toward God. Islamic philosophy views knowledge not merely as a rational activity, but as a process of spiritual transformation that integrates reason, revelation, and intuition (ma‘rifat). This study employs a qualitative method using a content analysis design. Data sources consist of classical Islamic philosophical texts and relevant literature, with the units of analysis being the concepts of epistemology and spirituality. Data were collected through a literature review and analyzed thematically using the Miles and Huberman model with the assistance of NVivo software. The findings indicate that the epistemology of Islamic philosophy has a teleological orientation, wherein the ultimate goal of knowledge is the attainment of divine consciousness and the perfection of human existence. The integration of rational and spiritual dimensions in Islamic epistemology positions knowledge as a means of purifying the soul and drawing closer to God. This study affirms that epistemology in Islamic philosophy is not merely a theoretical framework but also the foundation of the human spiritual path. These findings offer a conceptual contribution by proposing a holistic and relevant epistemological paradigm to address the crisis of meaning and spirituality in modern humanity.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

insight

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Education Social Sciences

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International Journal of Islamic Studies Higher Education This is an international journal published by the Islamic Studies and Development Center in collaboration with the Department of Islamic Education Universitas Negeri Padang. It is a semi annual journal published in March, July, and November. ...