An analysis on Mohd. Kamal Hassan’s views of Islamisation of Human Knowledge (IOHK) and relevantisation of Islamic sciences

Idris, Fathiyyatunnur and Mumtaz Ali, Mohammad (2025) An analysis on Mohd. Kamal Hassan’s views of Islamisation of Human Knowledge (IOHK) and relevantisation of Islamic sciences. TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World, 18 (1). pp. 45-68. ISSN 2231-7015 E-ISSN 2637-0921

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Abstract

Despite the significant influence of Mohd. Kamal Hassan’s (hereinafter cited as Kamal) framework on Islamic education and knowledge integration, there remains a gap in systematic analysis of his “Islamicisation of human knowledge” (IOHK) methodology and its practicalimplementation.Additionally,whileIOHKhas been implemented at various institutions, there is limited documentation of its effectiveness and challenges in contemporaryeducationalsettings.Thisarticleexploresthe lateKamal’sideasonIOHKaswellastherelevantisation ofIslamicsciences,andsummarisesKamal’ssixrationales for IOHK, which are based on Qurʾānic teachings, the Tawḥīdicworldview,andhistoricalinstancesofIslamic intellectualism. By examining these rationales and their implementation, the article addresses the critical need for understanding how IOHK can effectively bridge the gap between Islamic and contemporary knowledge systems, apart from looking at how IOHK handles both current Muslim societies’ intellectual problems and the worldwide challenges offered by secular Western thought. It focuses on the practical application of IOHK at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), and also covers policy declarations and activities inside IIUM, such as the institution’s adoption of 21 various modes of IOHK. In conclusion, suggestions are made to reinforce and increase the relevance of IOHK in current circumstances, emphasising its ability to contribute to the development of the Muslim ummah.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Mohd. Kamal Hassan, Islamisation of Human Knowledge (IOHK), relevantisation, Islamic sciences, Western thought.
Subjects:	BPL Islamic education > BPL27 Aims and objectives of education. Sustainable education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Centre for Foundation Studies
Depositing User:	Mrs. Fathiyyatunnur Idris
Date Deposited:	28 May 2025 14:53
Last Modified:	28 May 2025 14:53
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/121240

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