Islamization Of Knowledge

Paper Summary:

The paper examines the framework upon which Islamic curriculum rests and looks at why there is a push for reform in Islamic educational institutions. Through a review of literature, the paper specifically attempts to answer the following questions: 1) Does Islam encourage its followers to believe only in metaphysics and reject the empirical sciences? If not, what is supposed to be done to help reform the education system in the Muslim world?; and (2) What elements should be integrated into a secular-based curriculum in order to Islamize knowledge?

Outline:
Objective
Introduction
What is Curriculum Metaphysics vs. Empirical Science
Reform of the Education System in Muslim World
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The accepted notion of indeterminacy by the scientific community of Hinesburg Uncertainty Principle [HUP] offers a method and manner for integration of the difference in perspective that has traditionally and historically resulted in a class between intellectual knowledge and empirical science and religion. Quantum physics requires the Hinesburg Uncertainty Principle and this principle is well-accepted and well-acknowledged among members of the scientific community and provides a framework for the integration of that which has been at odds throughout the history of mankind - the clash of that which is known and certain - or that of empirical science and that which is yet unknown - and that being religiously based knowledge."

Sample of Sources Used:

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