Artificial Intelligence as a Catalyst for Islamic Knowledge Transformation: Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Muslim Community Development

Abstract

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents unprecedented opportunities for transforming how Islamic knowledge is preserved, disseminated, and applied within Muslim communities globally. This research investigates the integration of AI technologies across religious education, economic development, legal scholarship, and social sciences within Islamic contexts. Through a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews with Islamic scholars and quantitative analysis of AI platform adoption, this study examines how intelligent systems can support traditional Islamic scholarship while addressing contemporary challenges. Findings indicate that AI applications in Quranic exegesis, Islamic finance, Sharia law research, and community social services demonstrate significant potential for enhancing accessibility and analytical capabilities. However, critical challenges emerge regarding interpretative authority, cultural authenticity, algorithmic bias, and the preservation of human-centered Islamic values. This paper contributes theoretical frameworks for ethical AI development in religious contexts and practical guidelines for technology deployment that respects Islamic principles while fostering community empowerment. The study concludes that successful AI integration requires collaborative governance models involving religious scholars, technologists, and community stakeholders to ensure alignment with Islamic epistemology and values.