Introduction to Research Methodology in Islamic Studies

Abstract

This paper presents to researchers an overview of research methodology in Islamic Studies domain, indicating that researchers in the field are not trained to use methodology of scientists. The paper reiterates that Islamic Studies paradigm is centered on the message of the Quran, Sunnah and other instruments of knowledge align with the spirit and objectives of the Islamic Shariah. Solution has been suggested for the attention of the specialists and experts in Islamic Studies to set out sound paradigm valid for the domain, which will be adopted by researchers in the field of Islamic Studies.