Research Article

The Value of Human in Transhumanism: An Evaluation in the Context of the Verses of the Qur’an

Volume: 56 Number: 1 June 30, 2026
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The Value of Human in Transhumanism: An Evaluation in the Context of the Verses of the Qur’an

Abstract

This study provides a critical analysis of transhumanism—a movement that seeks to enhance human capacities through advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and genetics. Despite the fact that it is predicated on the objective of surmounting fundamental human limitations such as ageing and disease, the philosophy gives rise to some profound ethical and spiritual concerns with regard to human value, identity, and purpose. The present study draws parallels between the transhumanist conception of humanity and the Qur’anic vision, thereby revealing a fundamental tension between technological transcendence and divine sovereignty. The Qur’an places significant emphasis on human dignity, moral responsibility, and the divine purpose of existence, issuing warnings against attempts to surpass human boundaries through artificial means. Article’s argument is that the transhumanist pursuit of immortality and technological superiority by transhumanists is incompatible with the Qur’anic perspective of humility, dependence on God, and moral accountability. Additionally, it offers a critical perspective on cautions against the dehumanizing tendencies within transhumanism, such as the perception of humans as replaceable or inferior to machines. The study ultimately advocates for a balanced perspective that values technological progress while preserving ethical and spiritual integrity. It is suggested that Islamic teachings provide a coherent framework for confronting the moral and existential challenges of an increasingly technological age.

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Ethical Statement

This study does not require ethical committee approval as the data were obtained from existing literature and published sources. The authors hereby declare that the research was conducted in accordance with scientific and ethical principles, and all sources utilized in the study have been duly acknowledged in the references.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Tafsir

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

April 19, 2026

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

August 12, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 6, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 56 Number: 1

APA
Oruç, A. B., & Demir Çiçek, F. (2026). The Value of Human in Transhumanism: An Evaluation in the Context of the Verses of the Qur’an. Akif, 56(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.51121/akif.2026.92
AMA
1.Oruç AB, Demir Çiçek F. The Value of Human in Transhumanism: An Evaluation in the Context of the Verses of the Qur’an. Akif. 2026;56(1):1-18. doi:10.51121/akif.2026.92
Chicago
Oruç, Ayşe Betül, and Feyza Demir Çiçek. 2026. “The Value of Human in Transhumanism: An Evaluation in the Context of the Verses of the Qur’an”. Akif 56 (1): 1-18. https://doi.org/10.51121/akif.2026.92.
EndNote
Oruç AB, Demir Çiçek F (June 1, 2026) The Value of Human in Transhumanism: An Evaluation in the Context of the Verses of the Qur’an. Akif 56 1 1–18.
IEEE
[1]A. B. Oruç and F. Demir Çiçek, “The Value of Human in Transhumanism: An Evaluation in the Context of the Verses of the Qur’an”, Akif, vol. 56, no. 1, pp. 1–18, June 2026, doi: 10.51121/akif.2026.92.
ISNAD
Oruç, Ayşe Betül - Demir Çiçek, Feyza. “The Value of Human in Transhumanism: An Evaluation in the Context of the Verses of the Qur’an”. Akif 56/1 (June 1, 2026): 1-18. https://doi.org/10.51121/akif.2026.92.
JAMA
1.Oruç AB, Demir Çiçek F. The Value of Human in Transhumanism: An Evaluation in the Context of the Verses of the Qur’an. Akif. 2026;56:1–18.
MLA
Oruç, Ayşe Betül, and Feyza Demir Çiçek. “The Value of Human in Transhumanism: An Evaluation in the Context of the Verses of the Qur’an”. Akif, vol. 56, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 1-18, doi:10.51121/akif.2026.92.
Vancouver
1.Ayşe Betül Oruç, Feyza Demir Çiçek. The Value of Human in Transhumanism: An Evaluation in the Context of the Verses of the Qur’an. Akif. 2026 Jun. 1;56(1):1-18. doi:10.51121/akif.2026.92