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Towards The Development of Islamic-based Research Methodology

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There are a variety of research related to Islam and Muslims. However, the use of research methods commonly perceived to have problems and shortcomings that could undermine the accuracy of the findings of research conducted. In addition, significant differences in Islamic philosophy and epistemology versus conventional philosophy and epistemology also brought negative impact on these research. Therefore, a special study should be conducted to develop a suitable dan accurate research methodology for Islamic research. Construction of the research methodology is based on Islam is hoped to resolve the deficiencies in conventional research methods. This study has two objectives. First, identify the research methodology is based on Islam and its needs nowadays. Second, evaluate the latest research methods Islam until today. This article was analyzed using content of analysis method based on the method of data collection related documents. The research findings, the research methodology is based on Islam is an urgent need for flood-related investigations Islam and Muslims use templates do not coincide. The study also found that there had been a number of studies carried out either at the stage of basic concepts, or operational level. Although there have not been research methods Islamic extensive, but this development is viewed as a starting point for the construction of the research methodology is based on Islam holistically.