Syaikhuna: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pranata Islam STAI Syaichona Moh. Cholil Bangkalan
Vol 14 No 02 (2023): October

Reconstructing the Concept of Ahliyyah (Legal Capacity) for Autonomous AI Entities in Islamic Jurisprudence: A Critical Analysis of Digital Contracts and Muamalah Principles

Nasiri (STAI Taruna Surabay)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Oct 2023

Abstract

The rapid advancement of Autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI) has challenged the traditional human-centric framework of Ahliyyah (legal capacity) in Islamic jurisprudence. This study aims to investigate the legal status of AI entities in executing digital contracts and to propose a reconstruction of Ahliyyah that accommodates non-human autonomous agents. Using a qualitative-normative legal research method with a Maqashid al-Shari’ah approach, this study analyzes classical Fiqh texts alongside modern technological realities. The findings reveal that while AI lacks metaphysical consciousness (Ruh), it possesses "Functional Discernment" (Tamyiz al-Waza’ifi) capable of fulfilling the technical requirements of Ijab (offer) and Qabul (acceptance). The research proposes the recognition of "Digital Personality" (Syakhshiyah Raqmiyah) as a new legal category, shifting the locus of legal capacity from biological existence to functional autonomy. This reconstruction ensures that AI-driven transactions remain valid under Sharia while providing a clear framework for Dhaman (liability) and accountability. This study contributes to the development of a "Digital Fiqh" that harmonizes Islamic law with the global digital economy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

syaikhuna

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Subject

Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Syaikhuna: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pranata Islam STAI Syaichona Moh. Cholil Bangkalan (p-ISSN: 2086-9088 and e-ISSN: 2623-0054) is a journal published by Institut Agama Islam Syaichona Mohammad Cholil twice a year in March and October. This journal is a forum for communication in various disciplines, ...