Sinergi International Journal of Islamic Studies
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): August 2025

Ethical Pluralism in AI Policy: A Framework for Islamic Integration into Global AI Governance

Muchtasor, Nisrina Salwa (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2025

Abstract

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has intensified global efforts to establish ethical and legal governance. While frameworks such as the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework (RMF), UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics, and OECD AI Principles provide foundational guidelines, they often lack culturally grounded ethical perspectives. This study proposes integrating Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah—the higher objectives of Islamic law—as a complementary ethical layer within global AI governance. Using a comparative conceptual mapping approach, the research analyzes the alignment between Maqāṣid principles and global standards through policy reviews, AI ethics literature, and Islamic jurisprudence. Findings reveal strong thematic compatibility between Maqāṣid domains (protection of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and property) and principles emphasized by UNESCO and the OECD, including shared opposition to biometric surveillance and social scoring. A governance model is introduced by overlaying Maqāṣid criteria onto the NIST RMF structure (GOVERN, MAP, MEASURE, MANAGE), offering a culturally coherent implementation strategy. Integrating Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah enhances normative legitimacy in Muslim-majority contexts and promotes a pluralistic, ethically resilient AI policy landscape, demonstrating that religious ethics can enrich international standards for responsible AI.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijis

Publisher

Subject

Religion

Description

Sinergi International Journal of Islamic Studies with ISSN Number 2988-7445 (Online) published by Yayasan Sinergi Kawula Muda, published original scholarly papers across the whole spectrum of islamic studies. The journal attempts to assist in the understanding of the present and potential ability of ...