A Preview on the Conceptualization of Contemporary Knowledge from Islamic Knowledge Management Perspective

Authors

  • Muhamadul Bakir Hj. Yaakub Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), PO Box 10, 50728, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Khatijah Othman Faculty of Leadership and Management, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Bandar Baru Nilai,71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
  • Ahmad F. Yousif International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM), No.24 Persiaran Duta, Taman Duta, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/jeeir.v3i1.6304

Keywords:

Islamic Knowledge Management, Conceptualization of Knowledge, Intellectual Wisdom

Abstract

The philosophy of knowledge is known as an established discipline both from Islamic perspective and Western viewpoint. Generally, it can be understood as a source of economy, power and prosperity. With the knowledge as a source of provider, the economic development, political power, business transaction and networking; rapid development in telecommunication and technology, with various other developments in human engineering and education plus, etc.’s; human civilization flourishes. Focusing on the philosophy of knowledge and comparing its traditional sense with modern practice might lead us to discover some ways in which knowledge should be realized, managed and applied. Obviously, the issue and criteria that determine what constitutes knowledge is indeed crucial. Therefore, this paper highlights general concept of knowledge management from Islamic perspective and its significant contribution to human development.

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Published

2015-01-31

How to Cite

Hj. Yaakub, M. B., Othman, K. ., & Yousif, A. F. . (2015). A Preview on the Conceptualization of Contemporary Knowledge from Islamic Knowledge Management Perspective . Journal of Emerging Economies and Islamic Research, 3(1), 44–50. https://doi.org/10.24191/jeeir.v3i1.6304

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2015): January 2015 Issue

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