The Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Islamic Jurisprudence: A Comparative Analysis with Western Legal Systems

Abstract

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses significant ethical challenges across various legal systems, including Islamic jurisprudence. This paper explores the ethical implications of AI in the context of Islamic legal principles, comparing them with Western legal frameworks. It examines the foundations of Islamic ethical thinking, analyzing how AI technologies intersect with key concepts such as justice, accountability, privacy, and human dignity. The paper further explores the role of AI in issuing fatwas (Islamic legal rulings), the cross-cultural ethical concerns associated with AI, and the opportunities for creating localized ethical guidelines that respect both Islamic and global standards. Through a comparative analysis, the study identifies the challenges and future directions for integrating AI into Islamic jurisprudence, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and international cooperation. The findings suggest that AI technologies must be developed and implemented with careful consideration of Islamic ethical standards to ensure they promote justice, equity, and human dignity in Muslim-majority societies and beyond.