The Reasons of Lifelong Education for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The Islamic Epistemology Perspective
Authors: Sholeh Muhammad Muhtar Arifin , Waston  , Nirwana Andri , Mahmudulhassan M. 
Published: November 2024

Objectives: Humans are called homo sapiens (Latin word); He is a wise, knowledgeable, civilized (cultured) human. The main purpose of the article is to find and understand the reasons for lifelong education (why humans are educated), in relation to sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Theoretical Framework: The main role model for humans (uswatun hasanah) is the Prophet Muhammad, based on the Quran and al-Hadith (Q. al-Ahzaab 33:21). Islamic epistemology is an epistemology based on Islamic teachings, with the Quran and al-Hadith as the main sources and standards of Islamic truth. It does not base it on objects (world matter) as Western epistemology does but bases it on "The Subject of Everything", namely the Creator and Ruler of world matter, namely Allah Almighty and the Creator of the universe.
“Surely Allah will exalt the believers among you and those who are given some degree of knowledge. And Allah knows what you do." (the Quran of Mujaadilah's chapter 58, verse 11)
The passage explains how God will elevate those who seek knowledge several times higher than those who do not. This sign indicates that it is with the knowledge that man can become nobler, not with his wealth let alone his fate.
The aphorisms of the Arabs it is also described about learning; It means: "Demand knowledge from the cradle (baby) to the grave." The obligation to study throughout our lives starts from our birth until the end of our lives. Lifelong education is also a process of being open to new ideas, skills, decisions, or behaviors and providing opportunities at all ages and in a variety of contexts: at work, at home, and leisure.

Method: Method of Data (information, knowledge) colletion is Bayani method. Bayani is a method of thinking that emphasizes the authority of texts (propositions) directly or indirectly and is justified by reason. The data analysis method in this study is mainly qualitative analysis. Qualitative analysis is carried out by describing information, namely relevant verses of the Quran, then analyzing it by understanding the content of the verse in depth, connecting the verse with real examples, evaluating it, and finally concluding it.

Results and Discussion: The problem that will be discussed in this paper is, "What are the reasons that humans need education"? Explanation of these reasons is in the Islamic epistemology perspective, i.e. using Bayani Epistemology. Bayani is a method of thinking that emphasizes the authority of texts (propositions in the Quran) directly or indirectly justified by reason. Why should humans be educated? The answer is because of Allah's commands in the verses of the Quran which include human was born by not knowing anything; bringing the potential of religious monotheism; there is a concern about the future of the child; children are a mandate and a trial; and agar sesuai denga napa yang diharapkan.knowledge is a provision for life.

Research Implications: The implication of this study is the responsibility of parents in educating children. After knowing the reasons for educating children, parents must prepare and carry out children's education, in terms of educational goals, materials, methods, and media.

Originality: The reasons humans are educated are because they were born in a state of ignorance, carry the potential for monotheism rububiyah, there are fears for the future, children are a mandate and a trial, and knowledge is a provision for life. The process (method) of education includes lectures, dialogue, practice, and exemplary. The purpose of education according to Islam is the same as the purpose of Allah in sending His messengers, namely to glorify human morals. Another goal is for humans to become Abdullah (servant of Allah), Khalifatullah (representative of Allah), da'i (preacher), and rahmatan lil'aalamiin (Grace to nature).