Integration of Islamic Education with Modern Science Education as the Anti-Thesis of Secular Education (A Study of Said Nursi's Thought)

Abstract

Starting from the dilemma of the people's thinking about the modernity of science and religious traditions, because both are basic human needs and both play a large role in the system of human life, unfortunately there is a dichotomy of educational dualism which results in the separation of these two elements of education. Said Nursi, as a scholar who lived at the height of materialism, offered the concept of education to give birth to a generation of scholars who not only understand religion but also understand modern science. Said Nursi's work, namely Risalah Nur as the fruit of his thoughts, becomes primary data and books and other scientific writings which are complementary in nature become secondary data. This research shows that in Said Nursi's thinking he uses an approach that combines two streams of knowledge that were previously separated, namely the science of religion and the science of modern science. The mind should be enlightened by science, while the heart needs to be enlightened by religion. In implementing the integration of Islamic education with modern science education as the antithesis of secular education, according to Said Nursi, three teaching models are needed to produce a generation of scholars who master science and technology as a medium in achieving full awareness of the nature of creation. First, the teaching of religious knowledge (Medrese). Second, Teaching science and technology in schools (Mekteb). Third, Teaching Sufistic values in Zawiyah (Tekke).