IBN AL-HAYTHAM AND SYED MAUDUDI: A COMMON FRAMEWORK OF SCIENTIFIC AND ISLAMIC THOUGHT

The Islamic Worldview, Epistemology, and Ontology collectively form what can be called the "Islamic Philosophical Framework." These three elements are considered the foundational pillars of Islamic thought, which together shape the concepts of philosophy, knowledge, and existence in Islam. This framework was employed by Ibn al-Haytham in his scientific innovations and by Maulana Maududi in his movement's activities. Research, which is fundamentally a Muslim achievement, was elevated to its peak by them. Ibn al-Haytham applied this framework to science through reasoning and experimentation, aiming for a rational explanation of natural phenomena. Maulana Maududi utilized this framework in political and social reforms to establish a comprehensive social system based on Islamic teachings. Both used Islamic principles as a guide in their respective fields—scientific research for Ibn al-Haytham and socio-political systems for Maududi. In the context of research methodology, the Islamic Philosophical Framework provides a comprehensive foundation for research, which can be adopted across various fields. This framework offers researchers a systematic and principled approach to reasoning, experimentation, and analysis in accordance with Islamic principles during the research process.