The Integration of Naqli Knowledge of Science Courses in Institutions of Higher Learning Foundation Centres: Study on Tamhidi Centre, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

Abstract

Naqli knowledge refers to knowledge sourced from the Quran and sunah from the prophet p.u.h. since there are many verses from the Quran and hadiths which give insights to modern scientific field. This article discusses issues in relation to the different science disciplines such as physics and chemistry. In physics, many topics can be integrated with the use of Naqli in its teaching including physical quantities, kinematics, force, impulse and momentum, work, energy and power, statics, circular motion, kinematic of rotation of rigid bodies, gravitation, simple harmonic motion and oscillation, mechanical waves, deformation of solids and fluid mechanics. Whereas with regard to chemistry, the topics that could be integrated with Naqli knowledge includes matter, state of matter, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibria and phase equilibrium. Some of the topics in this discipline are studied in its relation to the Quran. The methodology of this research focusses more on library studies, looking at courses in physics and chemistry at the Tamhidi Centre, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. Next, several topics were selected as sample. After seeing the title of general discussion a study on the verses of the Quran was made to see the link between the verse with the title that has been offered in the course. Selected paragraph submitted in English through the translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali. From the findings, based on a number of titles that have been found in both these courses, it is found that there are many verses of the Quran that were linked either directly or indirectly with the title. It shows the title offered by Tamhidi through physics and chemistry courses, has direct link with particular Quran verses. To see the relationship between science and the Quran, it requires the knowledge and understanding of both the science.

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“…The courses that integrate the knowledge of Naqli and Aqli are offered to Tamhidi students in five programmes, namely Tamhidi of Medicine, Tamhidi of Science and Technology, Tamhidi of Dentistry, Tamhidi of Accounting and Muamalat, and Tamhidi of Shari'ah and Law. In addition, Tamhidi Centre have focused on a few subjects of the programme offered regarding Islamic revealed knowledge so that the students produced by Tamhidi Centre are well mannered, instilled with good values as a personnel holistically (Ibrahim, 2016). Tamhidi students are expected to be competitive at the faculty at the same time becoming a strong human capital with the appreciation of Islamic values who is capable of interacting and communicating effectively in society (Wan Amir Nudin et al, 2017, p.13).…”

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“…Some of the courses that can be selected are medicine and surgery, food biotechnology, actuarial science and risk management, security and information assurance, financial mathematics and dental surgery (Ibrahim, 2016).…”

“…Other topics include properties of solution, chemical equilibria and acid-base equilibria. The laboratory component is a complementary for materials discussed in this subject (Ibrahim, 2016).…”

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“…Tamhidi is derives from one of Arabic word which means 'preparation' such as the term 'Matriculation in the Ministry of Education and International Islamic Universiti Malaysia, 'Foundation' in Universiti Malaya, 'Foundation Year' in University Teknologi Malaysia or similar to pre-university programme (STPM, HSC or A' Level). Thus, Tamhidi programme is equivalent to 'foundation' programme run by universities that have been listed (Ibrahim, 2016). Therefore, the fact is basically they have been received Islamic education through formal education even since primary school and followed by secondary school such as Islamic Education subject offered during primary school and lower secondary school, and for upper secondary school there are Quran and Sunnah Education, Syariah Islamiyah Education and Tasawwur subject offered.…”