A Muslim Intellectual Transformation Model Based on Prophetic Thinking in Facing the Challenges of the Digital Era
Keywords:
prophetic thinking, Muslim intellectuals, digital era, transformation, Islamic educationAbstract
This study aims to develop a model of Muslim intellectual transformation based on prophetic thinking as a solution to address the challenges of the rapidly evolving digital era, with an emphasis on balancing academic knowledge, spirituality, and morality. The research utilizes the Prophetic Social Science concept introduced by Kuntowijoyo, which emphasizes three core values: transcendence, humanization, and liberation as the foundation for understanding and addressing social issues. Literature shows that many Muslim intellectuals have become trapped in materialistic and rational thinking patterns, leading to the marginalization of religious values. Prophetic thinking offers an alternative by integrating revelation and moral values into the development of knowledge. The approach used is qualitative with a literature review method, analyzing various sources related to prophetic thinking and the digitalization of Islamic education. Prophetic thinking has the potential to shape critical, innovative, ethical Muslim intellectuals who can utilize technology in an ethical and productive manner. The results of this study are significant in guiding Islamic education to face digital challenges by integrating prophetic values into the learning process. This research provides a new perspective on combining Islamic values with technological advancements to shape ethical Muslim intellectuals.
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