https://ejournal.staialhikmahpariangan.ac.id/Journal/index.php/judastaipa <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Journal International Dakwah and Communication</strong> is a peer-reviewed professional journal with an editorial board of scholars in the field of communication phenomenon and da'wah studies related to social and cultural context. The journal seeks to spread research to educators around the world. This journal warmly welcomes the contributions of scientists and related disciplinary experts. This publication was created as an interactive journal, not an electronic version of traditional print publications. As our commitment to the advancement of science and technology, the Journal International Dakwah and Communication follows the open access policy that allows the published articles freely available online without any subscription. Submitted papers must be written in English for the initial review stage by editors and a further review process by a minimum of two international reviewers.</p> Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Hikmah Pariangan Batusangkar, West Sumatra, Indonesia. en-US Journal International Dakwah and Communication 2963-7619 https://ejournal.staialhikmahpariangan.ac.id/Journal/index.php/judastaipa/article/view/1193 <p>Classical Islamic sciences face global challenges in maintaining their relevance and epistemological authority amidst the development of modern scientific methodologies that emphasize historical criticism, interdisciplinary analysis, and responsiveness to contemporary issues. This article argues that apologetic or defensive approaches are no longer adequate, and that constructive criticism based on contemporary scientific frameworks is an intellectual necessity. The research objectives are threefold: 1) to map the points of dialogue and tension between classical epistemology and modern methods; 2) to offer constructive criticism to strengthen the validity of these sciences; and 3) to propose an integrative framework for responsible revitalization. To achieve these goals, this study employs a qualitative-interdisciplinary method through a systematic critical-analytical literature study, involving internal textual analysis, critical dialogue with hermeneutics, sociology of knowledge, and applied ethics, as well as normative synthesis. The results map the key dialectics and propose a model of "Revitalized Naql-'Aql-Maqashid Epistemology," where textual authority is creatively dialogued with enriched critical reasoning and directed by the universal objectives of Sharia (Maqashid al-Shari'ah) as an integrative compass. The contribution of this research lies in a critical synthesis that avoids both fundamentalism and ungrounded liberalism. The primary limitation of this study is its conceptual and textual nature, thus requiring further testing and operationalization through empirical case studies and direct engagement with religious practitioner communities to test the application and impact of the proposed framework.</p> Maltifal Aljamaedi Yanfaunnas Muksinin Muksinin Syahruddin Copyright (c) 2026 Maltifal, Aljamaedi, Yanfaunnas, Muksinin Muksinin, Syahruddin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2026-02-07 2026-02-07 6 1 17 28 10.55849/jidc.v6i1.1193 https://ejournal.staialhikmahpariangan.ac.id/Journal/index.php/judastaipa/article/view/1205 <p>Mainstream narratives often label the Medieval period as a time of global intellectual stagnation, whereas Islamic civilization actually recorded a golden age through the integration of theology, philosophy, and science, reaching its pinnacle. This study seeks to reconstruct the concept of knowledge (‘ilm) in the medieval Islamic tradition and to map the interrelation between the authority of revelation and rationality. The author applies a library research method with content analysis techniques on the thoughts of key figures such as Al-Farabi, Ibn Rushd (Averroes), and Ibn al-Haytham. The analysis identifies three fundamental points: first, medieval Islamic epistemology was holistic, eliminating the dichotomy between sacred and profane spheres; second, the Qur’an serves as an epistemological constitution that legitimizes empirical observation through the doctrine of the "Two Books" (Tadwini and Takwini); and third, philosophy and science are positioned as collective obligations (fardhu kifayah) consistent with the message of revelation. This study concludes that addressing the crisis of modern knowledge dichotomy requires a renewed adoption of the classical spirit of epistemological integration.</p> Armalena Armalena Syahrul Fadli Mardianis Mardianis Saifullah Saifullah Riki Saputra Copyright (c) 2026 Armalena Armalena, Syahrul Fadli, Mardianis Mardianis, Saifullah Saifullah, Riki Saputra https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2026-02-04 2026-02-04 6 1 1 16 10.55849/jidc.v6i1.1205