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Artificial Intelligence: Between Technical Evolution and Shari’a Responsibility ​A Contemporary Islamic Vision

29.01.2026   468958   6 min.
Artificial Intelligence: Between Technical Evolution and Shari’a Responsibility ​A Contemporary Islamic Vision

The world is currently witnessing rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, to the extent that these tools have become integral to various aspects of life—particularly in economics, education, culture, media, and public services. 

In the face of this profound transformation, there is an urgent need to examine the dimensions of AI from an ethical and religious perspective that balances leveraging modern achievements with preserving human values and Shari’a (Islamic law) regulations.

​In this context, scholars and specialists affirm that AI is a product of human intellect and creativity, falling under the divine indication: "And He creates that which you do not know" (Surah An-Nahl: 8). This verse alludes to emerging scientific and technical innovations that were previously unknown. 

Today, AI has become the foundation for many modern applications, such as e-government, smart cities, autonomous vehicles, drones, and other technologies that contribute to facilitating human life.

​However, regardless of its significant benefits, this evolution is not without difficulties and potential risks. Therefore, there is a necessity to regulate, control, and monitor the use of AI, taking the required measures to mitigate its negative impacts—especially in sensitive fields related to religion and Fatwa (legal rulings), where this issue must be given special attention.

 

​Artificial Intelligence and Shari’a Fatwa

 

​Scholars and researchers in jurisprudence academies and scientific conferences have reached a consensus that AI can serve as a supportive tool for gathering, analyzing, and classifying Shari’a information, as well as facilitating access to it. However, it is impermissible to rely on it independently to derive Shari’a rulings or issue Fatwas.

​Fatwa issuance requires the direct presence of a qualified jurist (faqih), as rulings vary based on the seeker’s circumstances, time, place, customs, and socio-economic conditions. These nuanced human considerations cannot be independently comprehended by AI. Furthermore, a prerequisite for a Mufti in Islamic Shari’a is to be a legally accountable person (mukallaf), a condition that cannot be fulfilled by technical systems.

​Consequently, the role of AI in the field of Ifta (issuing rulings) remains supportive rather than substitutive, in application of the verse: "So ask the people of the message if you do not know" (Surah An-Nahl: 43). Trustworthy scholars remain the ultimate reference in issuing rulings and bearing Shari’a responsibility.

 

​Areas of Practical Application for AI

 

​Practical experience, including that of the Fatwa Center under the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, has proven that AI can be employed in several fields, most notably:

• ​Analyzing and Classifying Inquiries: Categorizing incoming Shari’a questions by topic and region and identifying the most frequent ones.

• ​Speech-to-Text Conversion: Transforming audio questions and answers into written text and storing them in organized databases.

• ​Supporting Fatwa Experts: Suggesting previously archived answers to experts, which are only sent to the inquirer after review and approval by specialists.

• ​Enhancing Community Security: Through smart, digital, and safe city projects.

• ​Combating Corruption: By reducing human intervention in administrative procedures.

• ​Operating in Hazardous Environments: Utilizing smart technologies in environments that are dangerous or harmful to human health.

• ​Dawah and Education: Facilitating access to Islamic knowledge, lessons, and sermons, and developing educational content that serves the Muslim Ummah.

• ​Humanity at the Center of Technical Evolution

​Specialists emphasize that humans must remain at the heart of the AI development process, and that these technologies must be managed based on a solid ethical and value-based foundation. Technology is not an end in itself, but a means to serve humanity and facilitate its affairs; it should not become a substitute for man or a tool that controls his destiny.

​In this framework, the real challenge lies in reconciling AI with religious requirements, legal standards, and national values, ensuring the achievement of cognitive and technical development without compromising Shari’a and human responsibility.

​In conclusion, AI, if used with wisdom and clear regulations, can be a great aid to humanity across various fields. Religious and scientific institutions in the Islamic world—including the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan—affirm their permanent readiness to actively participate in employing these modern technologies to spread Islamic knowledge, foster dialogue between religion and science, and contribute to finding solutions for contemporary global challenges. 

The ultimate goal remains to harness the blessings of science and technology for the betterment of humanity, in a manner that pleases Allah the Almighty and reinforces the moral values that are the foundation of stability and progress.

Sheikh Nuriddin Khaliqnazar

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The Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan held an educational event and practical seminar for nearly 100 imams and khatibs

27.07.2026   57173   5 min.
The Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan held an educational event and practical seminar for nearly 100 imams and khatibs

The Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, in cooperation with the Imam Maturidi International Scientific Research Center, organized an educational event and practical seminar for nearly 100 imams and khatibs from Tashkent and the Namangan region, reports iccu.uz.

The participants began their visit by touring the museum exhibitions of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, established at the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

During the tour, the guests were introduced to the outstanding contributions of eminent hadith scholars, thinkers, jurists, scientists, and statesmen featured in the Center’s exhibitions to the development of global scholarship and civilization. Particular emphasis was placed on how the integration of rare manuscripts, archaeological discoveries, and digital technologies enables the presentation of historical heritage in a modern and engaging format.

Bahrom Otajonov, Imam-Khatib of the Hofiz Ko‘hakiy Jome Mosque in Tashkent, described the Center as “not merely a museum, but an educational and scholarly institution that vividly showcases the centuries-old history and civilization of the Uzbek people.” He noted that the exhibitions present the country’s statehood, scientific achievements, architecture, and spiritual heritage within a unified conceptual framework, providing visitors with a comprehensive understanding of Uzbekistan’s place in the development of world civilization.

“This Center is not merely a museum, but an educational and scholarly institution that vividly reflects the centuries-old history and civilization of our people. It presents, in a comprehensive manner, the major milestones in the development of human civilization as well as the remarkable legacy of our ancestors in science, statehood, architecture, and spirituality. The way the era of Amir Temur, the Holy Qur’an, secular sciences, and educational values are brought together in a single space is particularly thought-provoking. Everyone who visits this Center gains an even deeper appreciation of Uzbekistan’s rich history and its distinguished civilizational heritage,” said Bahrom Otajonov.

The imams and khatibs also visited the Center’s modern library. Its collection, comprising thousands of manuscripts, rare books, and scholarly publications, was recognized as an invaluable academic resource for scholars and young researchers specializing in Islamic studies, Maturidism, Hadith studies, Islamic jurisprudence, Qur’anic exegesis, and related disciplines.

Mansur Musaxon, Deputy Imam of the Imam Termizi Jome Mosque in the Olmazor District, described the Uthman Mushaf preserved at the Center as a priceless spiritual treasure for the entire Muslim world. He noted that presenting the legacy of the ancestors through modern museum technologies plays a vital role in strengthening the historical awareness and spiritual education of the younger generation.

“Every exhibition here embodies its own unique meaning and historical significance. One of the most remarkable aspects of the visit was seeing the original Uthman Mushaf preserved at the Center. It is an immense spiritual treasure not only for our country but for the entire Muslim world. Equally impressive is the way our ancestors’ contributions to the development of Islamic civilization are presented through modern museum approaches, offering an inspiring educational experience for the younger generation. Everyone interested in history and their cultural roots should visit this remarkable institution,” said Mansur Musaxon.

As part of the program, a practical seminar was also held with the participation of specialists in religious affairs.

Qodirkhon Azizov, Chief Imam-Khatib of Kosonsoy District, emphasized that digital management systems are enhancing efficiency and transparency in the religious sphere as well. He also noted that the Center’s library, with its extensive scholarly collection, serves as an important resource for researchers specializing in Islamic sciences.

At the conclusion of the event, the participants emphasized that the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan is evolving into far more than a museum or a cultural heritage site. They described it as a prestigious platform that brings together scholarly research, education, international cooperation, and intellectual dialogue.

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