AN INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE, TAWHID, AND ISLAMIC SPIRITUALITY: SAID NURSI’S MA’NA AL-HARFI PERSPECTIVE ON THE UNIVERSE (Integrasi Sains, Tauhid dan Kerohanian Islam: Perspektif Ma‘na al-Harfī Said Nursi terhadap Alam Semesta)

Ali Aydogan, Ahmad Fakhrurrazi Mohammed Zabidi, Mohd Al Adib Samuri

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ABSTRACT

This article explores the integration of science, tawḥid (divine unity), and Islamic spirituality through the epistemological lens of Said Nursi’s concept of Maʿnā al-Harfī (the other indicative meaning). In an era characterised by the disconnection between scientific rationalism and spiritual consciousness, Nursi provides a Qurʾanic-based framework that re-establishes the spiritual significance of the natural world. Viewing creation as a sign (āyah) reflecting God’s names and attributes, he transforms scientific inquiry into a path to spiritual knowledge (maʿrifah) and love (maḥabbah). A qualitative textual analysis of the Risale-i Nur shows how Nursi’s approach harmonises religion and science, offering a holistic vision of the universe grounded in tawḥid. The article concludes that this integration is essential for modern individuals and societies seeking to balance material progress with spiritual meaning.

ABSTRAK

Artikel ini meneroka integrasi sains, tauhid (keesaan ilahi), dan kerohanian Islam melalui lensa epistemologi konsep Said Nursi tentang Maʿnā al-Harfī (maksud indikatif yang lain). Dalam era yang dicirikan oleh pemutusan hubungan antara rasionalisme saintifik dan kesedaran rohani, Nursi menyediakan kerangka kerja berasaskan al-Qur'an yang menetapkan semula kepentingan rohani dunia semula jadi. Melihat penciptaan sebagai tanda (āyah) yang mencerminkan nama dan sifat Tuhan, beliau mengubah penyelidikan saintifik menjadi jalan menuju pengetahuan rohani (maʿrifah) dan cinta (maḥabbah). Analisis tekstual kualitatif Risale-i Nur menunjukkan bagaimana pendekatan Nursi mengharmonikan agama dan sains, menawarkan visi holistik alam semesta yang berasaskan tauhid. Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahawa integrasi ini adalah penting bagi individu dan masyarakat moden yang ingin mengimbangi kemajuan material dengan makna rohani.


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