Peran Ilmu Pengetahuan dalam Meningkatkan Keimanan kepada Allah SWT

Abstract

Knowledge and faith are two essential aspects that are closely interconnected in human life. From an Islamic perspective, knowledge serves not only as a means of understanding natural phenomena and advancing civilization but also as a pathway to recognizing the greatness of Allah SWT. This study aims to examine the role of knowledge in strengthening faith in Allah from an Islamic perspective. The research employed a qualitative approach using a library research method. Data were collected through documentation studies of various primary and secondary sources, including the Qur’an, Hadith, books, scientific journals, and other relevant academic literature. Data were analyzed using content analysis through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, interpretation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that knowledge plays a significant role in strengthening faith in Allah. Knowledge enables individuals to recognize the greatness of Allah through an understanding of the order and complexity of the universe, reinforces faith through rational and scientific evidence, and facilitates a deeper understanding of kauniyah verses reflected in Allah’s creation. Furthermore, knowledge contributes to the development of gratitude, spiritual awareness, and piety toward Allah SWT. This study also finds that the relationship between knowledge and faith is integrative, where knowledge serves as a means of strengthening faith, while faith provides moral guidance for the proper use of knowledge. However, the dichotomy between science and religion remains a challenge in achieving their integration. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an educational framework that integrates scientific knowledge with Islamic values in order to cultivate generations who are intellectually competent, spiritually grounded, and capable of utilizing knowledge for the benefit of humanity and civilization. The structure of this abstract follows common academic components, including background, objective, method, findings, and conclusion.