Integration of Ibn Khaldun's Thought in Contemporary Social Analysis, Perspectives of Islamic Sociology
Abstract
This article aims to analyze the relevance of Ibn Khaldun's thought, specifically through his work Muqaddimah, in explaining contemporary social dynamics from the perspective of Islamic sociology. Ibn Khaldun is known as one of the early Islamic thinkers who developed unique social concepts, such as asabiyyah (group solidarity) and civilizational cycles, which became the foundation for the social analysis of society. This study uses a qualitative analysis method with a descriptive-analytical approach to trace the integration of Ibn Khaldun's theories into the context of modern social issues, including social change, poverty, and the sustainability of civilization in the era of globalization. Through this study, it was found that Ibn Khaldun's thought is still very relevant in understanding the dynamics of social groups and the factors that affect the collapse or revival of a society. The concept of asabiyyah, for example, can be applied in analyzing community solidarity in the face of global challenges, while the cycle of civilization offers a critical perspective on sustainable development. This article concludes that the integration of Ibn Khaldun's thought into contemporary Islamic sociology is able to provide a deep theoretical framework for understanding social change in modern society, as well as enriching the approach of Islamic sociology in facing the realities of the times.
References
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• Hassan, A. (2016). The Role of Asabiyyah in Islamic Social Thought. Routledge.
• Khaldun, I. (2015). Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History (R. H. Jones, Trans.). Princeton University Press.
• Turner, J. H. (2007). Sociology: Concepts and Applications. McGraw-Hill.
Here are some references related to the above writing:
1. Alatas, S. F. (2014). Ibn Khaldun's Contribution to Sociology: Theory of Asabiyyah. Oxford University Press.
o This book discusses Ibn Khaldun's contribution to sociology, especially the theory of asabiyyah which is the basis for social analysis in the Islamic context.
2. Ali, S. (2020). Islamic Sociology and Social Change: The Relevance of Ibn Khaldun's Thought. Cambridge University Press.
o This book explores the relevance of Ibn Khaldun's thought in understanding social change in contemporary Muslim society, including an analysis of group solidarity and social inequality.
3. Khaldun, I. (2015). Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History (R. H. Jones, Trans.). Princeton University Press.
o This monumental work of Ibn Khaldun introduces the theory of civilization cycles and asabiyyah which is the basis of social analysis in this study.
4. Hassan, A. (2016). The Role of Asabiyyah in Islamic Social Thought. Routledge.
o This book reviews the role of asabiyyah in Islamic social thought and its relevance in facing today's social and political challenges.
5. Turner, J. H. (2007). Sociology: Concepts and Applications. McGraw-Hill.
o This book provides a general understanding of the basic concepts in Western sociology, which is used to compare Western sociological thought with that of Ibn Khaldun.
6. Alatas, S. F. (2007). The Sociology of Islam: A Global Perspective. Brill.
This book examines the influence of Ibn Khaldun's thought in Islamic sociology and its relevance in explaining social phenomena in the Muslim world.
7. Turner, J. H. (2010). The Structure of Sociological Theory. Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
o This book provides an overview of classical and modern sociological theories, including theories used to analyze social change in society.
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