Sustainability of Islamic Education for Persons with Disabilities Based on Maqasid Shariah in The Context of Preserving Religion and Intellectuality

Abstract

Islam recognises the position of the disabled community as a part of the society that has the right to enjoy justice and well-being in life. Therefore, Islam gives clear guidance through the Quran and Sunnah about the rights, services and potential to be given by the community to persons with disabilities based on the principles of Maqasid Shariah. The main objective of this study is to explore the concept of preserving religion (al-Din) and intellectuality (al-'Aql) in ensuring the sustainability of Islamic Education for persons with disabilities, and to suggest mechanisms for achieving the objectives of such sustainability. The study uses qualitative methods through descriptive document analysis. The collected data is analysed through content analysis approaches by creating codes and themes. The study showed a correlation between the principle of Maqasid Shariah (preservation of religion and intelectuality) as the main mechanism in the effort to preserve Islamic Education for persons with disabilities. In order to ensure that this sustainability is achieved, the implementation of the policy involving persons with disabilities requires integrated cooperation from all parties as well as the involvement of various ministries, departments and agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), academics, medical experts, social workers, volunteers and the public.