Integration of Knowledge

Abstract

Education in Islam should be founded on both acquired and religious knowledge based on the command from Allah SWT (Subhanahu Wa-Ta’ala) and sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) to better serve the society needs, and also prepare people for the Hereafter. The revealed knowledge helps people manage themselves while the acquired knowledge helps man to manage the system or society. The knowledge from Al-Quran and sunnah guide man by controlling their sensory, intellectual and spiritual components of life while the acquired knowledge controls the body functioning for the individual to manoeuvre in this world. The integration of both revealed and acquired knowledge helps the learners to fully develop in terms of their body, soul and the spirit. Attaining a well-integrated education system helps in producing professionals who are highly skilled in their professionals but also understand Allah SWT and His Prophet (PBUH).