al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026)

Criteria of Scientific Truth from Western and Islamic Perspectives

Taupik Hamdani (Pendidikan Agama Islam Universitas Islam Nusantara)
Syahrul Fadil (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati)
Tian Septian (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati)
Erni Haryanti (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Aug 2026

Abstract

Criteria for scientific truth constitute a fundamental aspect of the advancement of knowledge, viewed from both Western and Islamic perspectives. This study examines the differences and similarities regarding these criteria across both perspectives. Generally, the Western approach relies on empirical methods, rationality, and measurable testing, whereas the Islamic perspective incorporates elements of divine revelation and spiritual values ​​as foundations for truth. This research aims to analyze the criteria for scientific truth according to Western and Islamic views and to explore how they can complement each other in the advancement of knowledge. A literature review method was employed, analyzing scholarly works from various sources representing both Western and Islamic paradigms. The findings indicate that, from a Western perspective, scientific truth is grounded in objectivity, falsification, and verification through the scientific method. Conversely, the Islamic perspective holds that scientific truth is not based solely on logic and empirical experience but must also align with divine revelation and Sharia principles. The integration of rationality and spirituality within the Islamic perspective offers a holistic approach to knowledge.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Afkar_Journal

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...