Review of Islamic Social Finance and Entrepreneurship
Volume 4 Issue 1, 2025

AI in Islamic finance: Global trends, ethical implications, and bibliometric insights

Iqbal, Muhammad Saeed (Unknown)
Sukamto, Fifi Anti Mapika Sari Binti (Unknown)
Norizan, Siti Noraisyah Binti (Unknown)
Mahmood, Shanayyara (Unknown)
Fatima, Arooj (Unknown)
Hashmi, Faiza (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Mar 2025

Abstract

Purpose – This study explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Islamic finance, analyzing global trends, ethical implications, and future research directions. The purpose is to assess AI’s role in enhancing Sharia compliance, regulatory adherence, and operational efficiency in Islamic financial institutions.Methodology – Using a bibliometric analysis approach, this research examines publications from 2010 to 2023 indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. Keywords such as Islamic finance, "artificial intelligence, AI in finance, Sharia compliance, and globalization guided the search. Analytical tools, including VOSviewer and CiteSpace, were employed to visualize publication trends, citation networks, and influential research contributions from key countries like Pakistan, Malaysia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Qatar, Iran, and the UAE.Findings – The research indicate that AI significantly enhances financial inclusion, risk assessment, compliance automation, and customer service in Islamic finance. Key research areas highlight AI-driven solutions for Sharia-compliant financial products, ethical considerations, and regulatory frameworks. However, limitations exist, as this study focuses only on English-language publications, potentially omitting critical insights from non-English sources.Implications – This research contributes to the understanding of AI's role in Islamic finance, offering practical implications for financial institutions seeking to integrate AI for efficiency, transparency, and compliance. Originality – It provides an original bibliometric perspective on AI applications in Islamic finance, underscoring the sector’s potential for innovation and sustainable growth in a globalized financial landscape.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

RISFE

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Subject

Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

AIMS AND SCOPE Aims Review of Islamic Social Finance and Entrepreneurship covers in detail a large number of topics related to Islamic Social Finance, comprising the latest empirical studies, country-specific studies, policy evaluations on Islamic sosial finance and entrepreneurship. This journal ...