Al-Jadwa: Jurnal Studi Islam
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): March

Al-Attas’ Islamization of Science in Lakatosian Research Program Perspective

Amir Sahidin (Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Ponorogo)
Mohammad Muslih (Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Ponorogo)
Setiawan bin Lahuri (Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Ponorogo)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study addresses the growing development of the Islamization of Science concept proposed by Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas, which has evolved into a scientific paradigm and gained significant scholarly support. However, despite its wide acceptance and extensive academic discourse, there remains a lack of studies examining Al-Attas’ Islamization from a rigorous methodological perspective for the development and advancement of scientific theories. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the Islamization of Science by Al-Attas from the perspective of the Lakatosian Research Program. This research employs a library research method with qualitative data and a philosophy of science approach. The findings reveal that, first, Al-Attas’ Islamization seeks to generate a new form of science integrated with religion; second, the stages of Islamization proposed by Al-Attas are closely aligned with Lakatosian Research Methodology, consisting of a hardcore in the form of worldview, a protective belt in the form of de-westernization, a series of theories through integration, and the creation of new science through Al-Attas’ purification process. In conclusion, Al-Attas’ Islamization of Science demonstrates a systematic and progressive structure that is methodologically compatible with the Lakatosian framework. This study contributes to strengthening the methodological foundation of the Islamization of Science and enriching the discourse of philosophy of science from an Islamic perspective.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

al-jadwa

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Social Sciences

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Al-Jadwa: Jurnal Studi Islam (ISSN: 2809-2783, e-ISSN: 2808-4128) adalah jurnal ilmiah kajian islam yang diterbitkan oleh Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Waddawah Pasuruan. Jurnal ini fokus pada kajian pendidikan Islam, ekonomi Islam, manajemen Islam, politik Islam dan kajian Islam ...