Bestari: Jurnal Studi Pendidikan Islam
Vol 22 No 2 (2025): Studi Pendidikan Islam

AI Ethics and Islamic Education: The UAE’s Experiment in Developing Artificial-Intelligence-Enhanced Qur’an Learning

Al-Shamsi, Hamad bin Mubarak bin Rashid (Unknown)



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Publish Date
13 Jan 2026

Abstract

This article investigates the United Arab Emirates’ pioneering efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into Qur’an learning and Islamic education, with a particular focus on the ethical considerations surrounding technology-mediated religious instruction. Drawing on interviews with developers, educators, and policymakers, the study examines AI applications such as automated tajwīd evaluation, personalized memorization pathways, and adaptive learning analytics. Findings suggest that AI enhances efficiency, accessibility, and learner motivation, especially among digital-native students. However, concerns arise regarding data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the potential reduction of human spiritual guidance. The article argues that the ethical deployment of AI in Islamic education requires responsible design, regulatory frameworks, and complementary teacher roles. This study provides a critical contribution to emerging scholarship on digital religion and the future of Islamic pedagogy.

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bestari

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Religion Education

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Bestari: Jurnal Studi Pendidikan Islam| This journal covers textual and fieldwork studies with various perspectives of all educational areas studies including Islamic philosophy of education, Islamic educational psychology, sociology of education, curriculum, learning models, learning strategies, ...