International Journal of Technology and Education Research
Vol. 4 No. 03 (2026): International Journal of Technology and Education Research (IJETER)

Reconstructing Tawhid: Tawhid as the Foundation of Social Reform (An Analysis of Ibn Taymiyyah's Thought in the Contemporary Context)

Baidlawi Bukhari (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Madura, Indonesia)
Siswanto (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Madura, Indonesia)
Atiqullah (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Madura, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study examines Ibn Taymiyyah's concept of tawhid and explores its reconstruction as a foundation for social reform in the contemporary context. Although tawhid has traditionally been discussed within theological discourse, its broader social, moral, and political implications remain highly relevant for addressing contemporary challenges such as social injustice, corruption, declining public integrity, and moral crises. This research employs a qualitative normative approach using library research. Primary data are derived from Ibn Taymiyyah's principal works, while secondary sources include scholarly books and peer-reviewed journal articles. Data were collected through document analysis and interpreted using content analysis and a hermeneutic approach. The findings demonstrate that Ibn Taymiyyah conceptualizes tawhid as a comprehensive ethical framework encompassing the dimensions of rububiyyah, uluhiyyah, and asma' wa al-sifat. Beyond its theological significance, tawhid functions as a normative foundation for justice, accountability, ethical governance, and social solidarity. Reconstructing this concept provides an Islamic ethical paradigm capable of promoting social transformation and responding effectively to the moral, social, and political challenges faced by contemporary Muslim societies. Keywords: Tawhid; Ibn Taymiyyah; Social Reform; Islamic Ethics; Contemporary Islamic Thought

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IJETER

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Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

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International Journal of Technology and Education Research( IJETER) is  a peer-reviewed journal which welcomes submissions involving a critical discussion of policy and practice, as well as contributions to conceptual and theoretical developments in the field. It includes articles based on ...