The Integration of Islamic Science and Local Wisdom: The ABS-SBK Trilogy as a Transformative Ecotheological Paradigm

Authors

  • Joni Harnedi Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
  • Syafrinal Randa Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
  • Imam Munandar University of Galway, Ireland
  • Widia Fitrhri Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
  • Taufiqurrahman Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30983/it.v10i1.10949

Keywords:

Islamic Ecology, Local Wisdom, ABS-SBK Trilogy, Minangkabau, Sustainable Development, Scientific Integration

Abstract

Abstract This study examines the Trilogy of Traditional Syarak Basandi Kitabullah (ABS-SBK) in Minangkabau society as a model of integration of Islamic science and local wisdom that forms a transformative ecotheological paradigm. Using library research with qualitative, descriptive-analytical, and conceptual-analytical approaches is needed in finding literature sources and treating them as data that is processed into conceptual findings. The data of this research was obtained through the search of various scientific articles, journals, books, and documents related to the integration of Islamic science and local wisdom in the ABS-SBK trilogy as a transformative ecotheological paradigm. Scientific articles were identified through databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, and Garuda using keywords such as "local wisdom," "sustainability," and "ecotheology," as well as other sources relevant to the research topic The findings of this review reveal that ABS-SBK. The transformative character lies in the integration of spiritual, ethical, and practical dimensions in responding to contemporary ecological crises. This research contributes to the development of contextual and applicative Islamic ecotheological discourse, offering a relevant integration model for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   Abstract Studi ini meneliti Trilogi Syarak Basandi Tradisional, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah (ABS-SBK) dalam masyarakat Minangkabau sebagai model integrasi ilmu Islam dan kebijaksanaan lokal yang membentuk paradigma ekoteologis transformatif. Dengan menggunakan kajian kepustakaan (library research) dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif-analitis dan analitis konseptual, diperlukan dalam mencari sumber-sumber kepustakaan and diperlakukan sebagai data yang diolah menjadi temuan konseptual. Data penelitian ini diperoleh melalui penelusuran berbagai artikel ilmiah, jurnal, buku, dan dokumen yang berkaitan dengan integrasi ilmu Islam dan kebijaksanaan lokal dalam trilogi ABS-SBK sebagai paradigma ekoteologis transformatif. Artikel ilmiah diidentifikasi melalui database seperti Google Scholar, Scopus, and Garuda with the use of keywords such as “kebijaksanaan lokal," “keberlanjutan," and "ekoteologis." serta sumber lain yang relevan dengan topik penelitian. Temuan dari tinjauan ini mengungkapkan bahwa ABS-SBK. Karakter transformatif terletak pada integrasi dimensi spiritual, etis, dan praktis dalam merespons krisis ekologi kontemporer. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada pengembangan wacana ekoteologi Islam yang kontekstual dan aplikatif, menawarkan model integrasi yang relevan untuk pencapaian Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (SDGs).

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2026-06-30

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Harnedi, J., Randa, S., Munandar, I., Fitrhri, W., & Taufiqurrahman. (2026). The Integration of Islamic Science and Local Wisdom: The ABS-SBK Trilogy as a Transformative Ecotheological Paradigm. Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies, 10(1), 98–111. https://doi.org/10.30983/it.v10i1.10949

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