<![CDATA[Jawi script is not merely a writing system but an epistemological foundation that shapes the Malay worldview regarding Islam and the universe. This article aims to critically analyze the position of Jawi script as an instrument of knowledge transfer, tracing its historical roots, and evaluating its challenges and opportunities in the digital era. This study employs a qualitative method with a library research approach. Data were collected from primary and secondary literature, including manuscripts, books, and recent journal articles (2021–2025). The results indicate that: (1) Historically, Jawi served as a tool for the Islamization of Malay language and thought, replacing the dominance of Hindu-Buddhist concepts; (2) Functionally, Jawi once served as the written lingua franca in administration, education, and religious propagation; (3) Digital transformation through manuscript digitization and the development of AI-based OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology is key to Jawi revitalization. In conclusion, the preservation of Jawi in the 21st century must not stop at cultural nostalgia but must transform into a digital asset accessible to the millennial generation to maintain the continuity of Islamic epistemology in the Archipelago]]>
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