[PDF] integrating islam

What is integration in Islam?

Integration is defined as a merger between two or several races (factors, sectors etc) as a union or consolidation. The Muslims are obligated to master various forms of knowledge beginning with the Islamic traditional knowledge of faith (akidah), syariah and morals (akhlak).

What is the integrated approach to education in Islam?

As noted by Syed Muhammad al-Naquib al-Attas in 1979, the comprehensive and integrated approach to education in Islam is directed toward the "balanced growth of the total personality…through training Man's spirit, intellect, rational self, feelings and bodily senses…such that faith is infused into the whole of his personality" (p. 158).

How does Islam encourage other people to learn something about it?

Islam encourages other people to learn something about it, if they are curious or interested enough. It is also a duty of us, as Muslims, to help those kind of people who are curious and interested in Islam. Helping them is our mandatory as it is told by our Prophet (peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) in the hadith below.

How to introduce Islam to non-Muslims?

We as muslims should be intellect by getting information from trusted source like scientific journals, or experienced Islam Theologian. When we want to introduce Islam to other people, especially non muslims, we should be intellect and provide the best source. Therefore, avoid hoax and be intellect.