As technology continues to evolve, artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly significant role in how we approach Islamic studies and spiritual growth. This article explores the intersection of AI and Islamic scholarship, examining both the opportunities and considerations it presents.
Timeline of AI in Islamic Studies
1
2010-2015: Foundational Period
Focus on digital preservation and basic text processing of Islamic texts. Creation of digital repositories and implementation of fundamental search functionality.
2
2015-2019: Development Phase
Emergence of sophisticated NLP capabilities and significant advancements in handling classical Arabic texts. Notable events include the Hadith Database project and Sophia robot development.
3
2020-2022: AI Integration
AI systems capable of complex textual analysis emerge. Key developments in Islamic legal studies, manuscript preservation, and ethical frameworks based on Maqasid al-Shariah.
4
2023: Educational Innovation
Major advances in AI-enhanced Islamic education, including curriculum mapping, personalized learning, and integration of ChatGPT in Fiqh studies.
5
2024-2025: Current Developments
Launch of AI-driven Hadith database, advancements in machine translation for Islamic texts, and continued research into ethical implications of AI in Islamic contexts.
Ongoing Research Areas
- AI-powered tools for Hadith analysis and verification
- Ethical implications of AI in Islamic contexts
- AI assistance in Islamic legal research and decision making
- AI-powered telemedicine using Islamic principles
- AI development for Islamic finance and Zakat distribution
References & Key Contributors
Pioneers in AI & Islamic Studies
John McCarthy
American computer scientist considered the "father of Artificial Intelligence"
Yavuz Ünal
Rector of Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU), spearheading the "Hadith Database" project
Contemporary Researchers
Muhammad Mehmood
Lecturer at the Faculty of Shari'ah and Law, International Islamic University Islamabad
Imran Khan Keerio
Lecturer in Computer Science and Technology, Sindh Madressatul Islam University
Muhammad Husnain
PhD Research Scholar, Universiti Selangor, Malaysia
Syed Tahsin Ahmed
Retired KAS officer, author of AI and Quranic studies research
Classical Scholars & References
Yusuf al-Qaradawi
Scholar referenced for contemporary approaches to Islamic jurisprudence in the digital age
Ibn Jarir at Tabari
Cited for his commentary on apostasy in the Quran
Notable Research Teams
Universitas Brawijaya Research Team
Ana Khoirunnisa, Fathur Rohman, Hilda Aulya Azizah, Devi Ardianti, Arinta Lailatul Maghfiroh, Aditya Muhammad Noor
Studied the opportunities and threats of AI in Islam
Additional Contributors
Additional valuable contributions were made by: Khan (2020), Mohammad et al. (2021), Almusharraf & Bailey (2023), Ahmad, Rabee, Zulkifle, Al-Hassani, Al-Khadimi, Ghaly, Ibrahim, Abdul Rahman, Mohd Saifuddeen, Inhorn, Mohd Faiz, Aliff, Moustafa, Muhsin, Chin, Padela, and many others in the field of AI and Islamic studies.