Abstract-This study discusses the development process of integrated Naqli and Aqli postgraduate courses for open and distance learning (NAPCOD) at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). This is a qualitative study using literature review and document analysis methods by assessing and analyzing discussions in texts content and being translated in the form of narrative approach. The NAPCOD are designed by first identifying a set of four (4) fundamental levels of Naqli and Aqli knowledge integration. These fundamental levels are subsequently converted to NAPCOD development process. The outcomes of this integration emphasize on good characters within the framework of Naqli and Aqli integration.Index Terms-Open and distance learning, Naqli and Aqli knowledge, pedagogical tools, postgraduate courses, higher education.
I. INTRODUCTIONKnowledge experts in the world today have made a separating line whether in a clear cut or hidden manner between religious and modern science knowledge (Nurkhamimi, 2011). The source of this separation is due to secularism and dualism understandings which had seeped into the education sector. According to Noor Hisham (2013) he stated that as the effect to this disintegration, thus developed two education systems that develop synchronously but separated from one to the other and do not meet at the end.A system focuses on Aqli (human) knowledge so deeply that it neglects Naqli (revealed) knowledge or offers Aqli knowledge superficially by not making it as the basis for the Aqli knowledge. On the other hand, another system focuses only on Naqli knowledge and neglects Aqli knowledge which is also crucial. Thus, Al-Quran provides guidance in questions related to faith, Islamic law, and good personality, by putting the basis of principles regarding the questions; and Allah S.W.T bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to spread the complete revelation of the principles, as mentioned in His words which means: (Quran, 16:44) Naqli knowledge and Aqli knowledge are two groups of knowledge that are classified according to Islamic criteria. Naqli or revealed knowledge refers to Quranic sciences that encompass recitation, memorisation, interpretation, Hadith, Sunnah, Tawhid, Islamic jurisprudence, Quranic Arabic and other related subjects. It has to be emphasised that recitation and memorisation of the Quranic verses are essential processes to understand the true interpretation of this divine source and subsequently to internalise and practice in everyday life the principles inherent in those verses (Othman et al., 2013).In line with USIM aspiration integrating Naqli and Aqli knowledge to transform and create value for country, ummah and humanity, the teaching and learning material should guide the students to this vision (Jamilah et al., 2014). An attempt to develop and implement the Naqli and Aqli to curriculum outline for each courses were made by faculties since 2013, but not many documented integration of Naqli and Aqli knowledge reported in literature review especially in open and distance (ODL...