Artificial Intelligence in Prenatal and Postnatal Child Education: A ReviewIbn Qayyim Al-Jauziyyah's Thoughts

Abstract

Education in Islam is lifelong, extending from the prenatal to postnatal phase. Ibn Qayyim al-Jauziyyah emphasized that a child's physical, psychological, moral, and spiritual development must begin in the womb and continue after birth. This principle encompasses practices such as the call to prayer (adhan), giving a good name, aqiqah (ceremonial offering), role models, dietary patterns, and the instilling of moral behavior. Postnatal education, in particular, plays a strategic role in shaping a child's character, morals, and cognitive intelligence. As technology advances, artificial intelligence (AI) offers opportunities to support these educational principles in a more adaptive and systematic way. AI can be implemented in the form of interactive applications, educational chatbots, personalized learning media, and behavioral analysis systems that monitor children's cognitive, emotional, and moral development in real time. A 2020–2025 literature review indicates that AI can increase learning motivation, emotional engagement, and moral stimulation in early childhood, although ethical, theological, and infrastructure challenges still limit its application. This research uses a qualitative literature study approach with sources from Ibn Qayyim's texts, Islamic literature, and educational AI articles and journals. The analysis was conducted through thematic synthesis and concept mapping. The results confirm that the integration of Ibn Qayyim's classical thought with modern AI-based innovations can form a new conceptual foundation for postnatal Islamic education. This integration not only strengthens cognitive aspects but also provides a personalized, adaptive, and data-driven tool for shaping children's morals and character. Therefore, the use of AI aligned with Islamic values has the potential to enrich child-rearing practices within families and educational institutions.