Journal of Islamic Education and Learning
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Islamic Education and Learning

Spiritual-Intellectual Balance in Al-Ghazali’s Educational Epistemology: Toward a Framework for Modern Islamic Education

Misbahul Arifin (Universitas Nurul Jadid)
Ahmad Rifa’i (Universitas Nurul Jadid)
Rezki Nila Munanna (Universitas Riau Kepulauan)
Fazarina Nurfatihah (Universitas Riau Kepulauan)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study focuses on Al-Ghazali’s thought regarding the spiritual-intellectual balance in the epistemology of Islamic education, aiming to reveal its relevance and contribution to contemporary educational challenges. Employing a qualitative method with a library research approach, primary data were obtained from Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din, while secondary data were drawn from contemporary articles and scholarly journals. Data were analyzed using content analysis and philosophical hermeneutics to interpret the educational concepts in Al-Ghazali’s perspective. The findings indicate that Al-Ghazali emphasizes the integration of knowledge, practice, the heart, and ethics as a holistic framework of educational epistemology. These results demonstrate that the spiritual-intellectual balance is essential for building an educational system that not only develops intellectual capacity but also strengthens the moral and spiritual character of learners. The implication of this research highlights the importance of integrating classical epistemology into modern educational practice to establish a more comprehensive and relevant paradigm of Islamic education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIEL

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Subject

Education

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Journal of Islamic Education and Learning is an open access and peer-reviewed journal in the field of Islamic Education and Learning published by the Darul Ulum School of Islamic Sciences (STIS) East Lampung, Indonesia. articles in the Journal of Islamic Education and Learning are important building ...