The Role of Digitization and Artificial Intelligence in the Promotion of Religious Education: A Research Review

Abstract

In the 21st century, digital technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have brought fundamental transformations to almost every aspect of human life. Their role has become extremely significant not only in education, healthcare, commerce, research, and communication but also in the promotion of religious education. Islamic sciences, which for centuries were transmitted through books, oral traditions, and conventional teaching systems, have now become globally accessible through digital platforms, online libraries, e-learning systems, and AI-powered academic support.

The vast scholarly treasure of the Holy Quran, the Prophetic Hadiths ﷺ, Tafasir (exegeses), Fiqhi (jurisprudential) resources, and Islamic history has been digitized and preserved in the form of millions of pages. Artificial Intelligence has further enhanced the organization of information, automatic translation, academic research, question-and-answer systems, personalized learning, and Islamic scholarly services. Although these modern technologies have provided extraordinary facilities for the promotion of religious education, issues such as the authenticity of information, religious sensitivity, scholarly integrity, and data security have also emerged.

This research paper presents a detailed review of the role of digitization and artificial intelligence in the promotion of religious education, along with its benefits, challenges, the Islamic perspective, and future prospects. The study concludes that if these modern tools are used under proper scholarly supervision, in accordance with Shariah principles and ethical values, they can prove to be highly effective and revolutionary means for the global dissemination and promotion of Islamic teachings.

Keywords: Digitization, Artificial Intelligence, Islamic Education, Religious Research, Online Dawah, Digital Library, E-Learning, Islamic Technology