Adab Searching for Knowledge in the Digital Era: Multidisciplinary Study of the Qur'an and Hadith

Gina Maharani; Elfira Masri; Muhammad Pongandian  Hasibuan; Muhamad Yahya

Authors

Gina Maharani Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar Author
Elfira Masri Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar Author
Muhammad Pongandian Hasibuan Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar Author
Muhamad Yahya Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar Author

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Multiple Intelligences, The Etiquette of Seeking Knowledge, Ulul Albab, Cognitive Science

Abstract

This article examines the etiquette of seeking knowledge in the Qur'an and Hadith through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates religious knowledge with modern science. This research is qualitative with a library research method. The results of the study indicate that: (1) The command to iqra' in QS. Al-Alaq: 1 is in line with the principles of Cognitive Science on neural plasticity and metacognition; (2) The goal of seeking religious knowledge in QS. At-Taubah: 122 correlates with the theory of social transformation and social capital; (3) The signs of ulul albab in QS. Ali Imran: 190-191 reflect Howard Gardner's concept of Multiple Intelligences; (4) The command to observe nature in QS. Al-Ghasyiyah: 17-20 is the basis for the development of Artificial Intelligence. The hadiths of the Prophet SAW also strengthen the integration of divine values with modern science. Reactualization of the etiquette of seeking knowledge in the digital era is a necessity so that Muslims are able to become ulul albab who are not only intellectually intelligent, but also have noble morals and are socially responsible.

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