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The epistemological structure of Islamic tradition encompasses a synthesis of revelation, reason, and interpretation. The search for knowledge has been central to the Islamic tradition from its inception in the Quran and the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (Hadith). Revelation, primarily through the Qur'an and Hadith, provides the foundational knowledge, while reason, known as 'aql in Arabic, is used to understand and interpret this knowledge within the context of human experience and intellect. Islamic jurisprudence, or fiqh, involves the systematic application of these sources to various aspects of life, guiding Islamic practices and ethics. Additionally, the tradition values scholarly consensus, or ijma, and analogical reasoning, or qiyas, as tools for interpreting and adapting Islamic teachings to contemporary contexts. This structure fosters a dynamic interaction between divine guidance and human understanding, shaping the reality and practices of Islam. Islamic epistemology holds that religion, or God's revelation, is a source of ultimate knowledge and truth that may be received through (1) the Al-Quran; (2) Hadith; (3) the five senses; (4) the intellect; and (5) Qalb, or the heart. God is viewed as the source of knowledge and truth, with humanity as its center. The goal of epistemology is to cast doubt on the validity of knowledge as well as on what knowledge is and how to obtain it. One of the primary sources of revelation-based knowledge for Muslims is Islamic theology. Playing language games helps one acquire knowledge, and its veracity is accepted as gospel with a stronger logical argument. Muslims have an obligation to examine every facet of Islamic theology by utilizing social science approaches to clarify a religious phenomenon. The objective of this paper is to examine the concept of epistemology in Islamic education. As a methodology a qualitative documentary analysis approach is adopted for this study. Islamic epistemological knowledge is necessary to solve the world's complicated challenges because Islam, which derives from Allah SWT's revelation, has been proven to be a reliable source of truth and a trustworthy guide to life.