Methodological Reconstruction of Islamic Educational Psychology: Integrating Empirical-Scientific Approaches, Interdisciplinary Knowledge Interconnections, and Practical-Axiological Orientations

Abstract

Islamic Educational Psychology plays an important role in understanding students’ development as a whole, including their cognitive, emotional, behavioral, spiritual, and moral dimensions. However, the development of this field continues to face methodological challenges, particularly in connecting scientific evidence with Islamic teachings and translating theoretical insights into educational practice. This article aims to reconstruct the methodological framework of Islamic Educational Psychology by bringing together empirical-scientific approaches, interdisciplinary knowledge integration, and practical-axiological considerations. The study employs a qualitative approach through library research, drawing on relevant literature in educational psychology, Islamic epistemology, the integration of knowledge, and educational principles derived from the Qur’an and Hadith. The collected literature is examined through descriptive and conceptual analysis to develop an integrated methodological framework. The proposed framework emphasizes three interconnected dimensions. First, empirical-scientific inquiry provides a systematic basis for examining psychological processes and educational experiences. Second, interdisciplinary integration creates opportunities for dialogue between psychology, education, Islamic studies, and the social sciences. Third, a practical-axiological orientation ensures that the application of psychological knowledge remains grounded in ethical responsibility, character development, and human well-being. Bringing these dimensions together offers a way to understand learners beyond observable behavior and academic achievement, while also considering their spiritual growth, moral formation, and individual potential. This reconstruction is expected to contribute to the development of an Islamic Educational Psychology that is scientifically grounded, contextually relevant, and practically meaningful. Ultimately, an integrated methodological framework can help bridge the gap between scientific inquiry, Islamic values, and the everyday realities of contemporary education.