Yosi Aryanti, Mustannir Fitrah, Arif Ridha, Hendrisab Hendrisab, Jurna Petri Roszi, Yusrial Yusrial

The Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in the Establishment of Islamic Law: Opportunities and Challenges

Introduction

The implementation of artificial intelligence in the establishment of islamic law: opportunities and challenges. Explore AI's potential in establishing Islamic law (istinbath al-ahkam), analyzing opportunities for efficiency & accuracy, and addressing challenges like ethical concerns & contextual interpretation.

Abstract

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence/AI) The Industrial Revolution 4.0 has become a vital part of various sectors of life and has transformed many aspects, including the legal field. In this digital age, the use of AI in enforcing Islamic law is an exciting advancement. This study analyzes the potential application of artificial intelligence in the process of establishing Islamic law (istinbath al-ahkam), an area that typically uses traditional methods. The aim of this research is to explore the opportunities offered by AI technology in improving the efficiency and accuracy of the Islamic law-making process, as well as to evaluate the potential challenges arising from the integration of these technologies. This research involved a comprehensive literature analysis and a qualitative approach. It also compared traditional Islamic law-making methods with the potential application of AI to the process. Research reveals that AI holds significant potential in various aspects of Islamic law enforcement, such as analyzing large volumes of religious texts, identifying patterns and trends in historical fatwas, and supporting the decision-making of Islamic scholars. However, the research also highlights significant challenges, such as the complexity of contextual interpretation, ethical issues related to religious authority, and the need to integrate AI with traditional methods without compromising the fundamental principles of Islamic law. This research highlights the importance of a balanced and ethical approach to the application of AI technology within the framework of Islamic law.

Review

The article, "The Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in the Establishment of Islamic Law: Opportunities and Challenges," addresses a timely and highly relevant topic at the intersection of technological advancement and traditional legal systems. The abstract clearly articulates the paper's intent to explore the potential application of AI in *istinbath al-ahkam* (the process of establishing Islamic law), an area historically reliant on traditional methodologies. By aiming to analyze both the efficiencies and accuracies AI could bring, as well as the inherent challenges of such integration, the research sets out a comprehensive and much-needed examination of a complex and evolving domain. The study's strength lies in its timely identification of significant opportunities that AI presents for Islamic jurisprudence. The abstract highlights the potential for AI to analyze vast volumes of religious texts, identify intricate patterns in historical fatwas, and provide invaluable support for the decision-making processes of Islamic scholars. These applications promise to enhance the efficiency and potentially the accuracy of *istinbath al-ahkam*, moving beyond traditional, labor-intensive methods. The proposed methodology, involving a comprehensive literature analysis and a qualitative approach, alongside a comparison of traditional and AI-integrated methods, suggests a robust initial exploration of these promising avenues. While effectively outlining the opportunities, the abstract also sagaciously points to critical challenges that underscore the complexity of this integration. The concerns regarding contextual interpretation, ethical issues related to religious authority, and the imperative to integrate AI without compromising fundamental Islamic principles are particularly pertinent. Future research building upon this foundational analysis could benefit from providing concrete examples of AI tools or prototypes, outlining specific ethical guidelines, and proposing practical models for achieving the "balanced and ethical approach" that the study rightly emphasizes. Overall, this paper offers a crucial starting point for a complex and important dialogue.

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