Abstract
This study examines Syed Shaykh Ahmad Alhadys perspective on knowledge, which discusses the nature, sources, hierarchy of knowledge and his position on both the traditional and modern knowledge. The article aims at identifying the conceptual basics and the structure of Syed Shaykhs thoughts relating to knowledge. The methods used to complete the writing comprise both the library and archive research, which involve the collection of data and its analysis in order to deduce Syed Shaykhs ideas on knowledge. It showed sound knowledge would provide man of reason with a clear concept and a good grasp of religious instructions. This article implies that ones failure to acknowledge the significance and relevance of any of the elements of knowledge, reason and religion would lead to deviations in behaviour and practice and would be incapable of understanding his duties towards his community and the nation.
Highlights
This study examines Syed Shaykh Ahmad Alhady‟s perspective on knowledge, which discusses the nature, sources, hierarchy of knowledge and his position on both the traditional and modern knowledge
Education aims to instil in man a strong faith and a deep conviction in God and a love to perform good deeds to the nation. These goals could be achieved through a proper understanding of the meaning of epistemology itself, as it may explain important concepts pertaining to knowledge
An Outlook of Knowledge: A deep respect and love for knowledge is highly valued by Syed Shaykh Ahmad Alhady, one the Malay reformists in the late 19th and early 20th century (Sulaiman et al 2011a; Sulaiman et al 2011b), as he tried to instil these values into the Malay mind and society through his writings
Summary
This study examines Syed Shaykh Ahmad Alhady‟s perspective on knowledge, which discusses the nature, sources, hierarchy of knowledge and his position on both the traditional and modern knowledge. As such, Syed Shaykh encouraged the Malays to acquire knowledge that meets the necessities of the day to facilitate them to make progress and to achieve success in the world, already enjoyed by the other communities in Malaya (Alhady 1926). Syed Shaykh believed that the Qur‟an always encourages Muslims to make use of reason and to work hard to succeed in this world and the Hereafter.
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