Precautions for Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Interpretation of the Qur’an

Abstract

precautions associated with the use of artificial intelligence technologies in the interpretation of the Holy Qur’an. This study aims to clarify the most significant religious and academic precautions related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the interpretation of the Qur’an. It highlights the limits of relying on such technologies and emphasizes the necessity of regulating their use through established Islamic guidelines and recognized exegetical methodologies. AI technologies are modern tools that can contribute to serving the Qur’an in various ways, such as facilitating research, extracting information, and analyzing texts. However, employing them in direct Qur’anic exegesis raises several challenges and risks, the most prominent of which are: the absence of spiritual insight and proper religious context, limitations in understanding the Arabic language and Qur’anic stylistics, the mixing of authentic and unauthentic sources, the potential to produce innovative or far-fetched interpretations, the absence of responsible scholarly oversight, the possibility of misuse, and the weakening of the role of qualified scholars. The study concludes that clear Islamic guidelines must be established for employing AI in Qur’anic sciences. The most important of these include: Using AI as an auxiliary tool for researchers, not as an independent interpreter. - Training AI on reliable and authoritative exegetical sources. - Ensuring human scholarly review of all AI-generated content. - Preventing AI from engaging in ambiguous verses or doctrinal matters without proper oversight. The study affirms that AI can be a beneficial means of serving the Qur’an when used with awareness and proper regulation, but it may become a source of risk if employed without knowledge or supervision.