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The Rūḥ and Algorithm: An Islamic Critique of Artificial Intelligence

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The Rūḥ and Algorithm: An Islamic Critique of Artificial Intelligence

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Research Problem: The development of artificial intelligence (AI) functions as an unprecedented mirror, reflecting remarkable capacities yet fundamental limitations of human nature across philosophical, ethical, metaphysical, and spiritual dimensions. Method: Adopting a critical correlation methodology, the study conducts a systematic textual analysis of primary Qur’ānic and classical Islamic philosophical sources—principally al-Ghazālī’s Iḥyāʾ ʿUlūm al-Dīn, Ibn Sīnā’s al-Shifāʾ, and al-Māturīdī’s Kitāb al-Tawḥīd—in dialogue with contemporary AI research, including recent debates on machine consciousness (Butlin et al. 2023; Chalmers 2023) and AI ethics (Russell 2019; Floridi 2023). It argues that the ultimate “alignment problem” lies not in aligning machine behavior with human values, but in aligning human technological development with wisdom, humility, and a proper understanding of humanity’s ultimate purpose. From the Islamic perspective, consciousness (rūḥ) transcends computational simulation, as it is rooted in divine endowment rather than material complexity. Results: The human being possesses genuine capacities for insight and progress, yet remains persistently inclined toward reductionism, moral displacement, and spiritual confusion. Conclusion: AI does not emerge as a replacement for humanity but as its most profound teacher. Genuine benefit ultimately depends upon spiritual and moral reformation.

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Kaynakça

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Birincil Dil

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İslam Araştırmaları (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

15 Haziran 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

24 Ocak 2026

Kabul Tarihi

7 Nisan 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 6 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Channar, M. I. S. (2026). The Rūḥ and Algorithm: An Islamic Critique of Artificial Intelligence. BALAGH - Journal of Islamic and Humanities Studies, 6(1), 107-121. https://doi.org/10.65662/balagh.1870689
AMA
1.Channar MIS. The Rūḥ and Algorithm: An Islamic Critique of Artificial Intelligence. Balagh. 2026;6(1):107-121. doi:10.65662/balagh.1870689
Chicago
Channar, Muhammad Imran Saleem. 2026. “The Rūḥ and Algorithm: An Islamic Critique of Artificial Intelligence”. BALAGH - Journal of Islamic and Humanities Studies 6 (1): 107-21. https://doi.org/10.65662/balagh.1870689.
EndNote
Channar MIS (01 Haziran 2026) The Rūḥ and Algorithm: An Islamic Critique of Artificial Intelligence. BALAGH - Journal of Islamic and Humanities Studies 6 1 107–121.
IEEE
[1]M. I. S. Channar, “The Rūḥ and Algorithm: An Islamic Critique of Artificial Intelligence”, Balagh, c. 6, sy 1, ss. 107–121, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.65662/balagh.1870689.
ISNAD
Channar, Muhammad Imran Saleem. “The Rūḥ and Algorithm: An Islamic Critique of Artificial Intelligence”. BALAGH - Journal of Islamic and Humanities Studies 6/1 (01 Haziran 2026): 107-121. https://doi.org/10.65662/balagh.1870689.
JAMA
1.Channar MIS. The Rūḥ and Algorithm: An Islamic Critique of Artificial Intelligence. Balagh. 2026;6:107–121.
MLA
Channar, Muhammad Imran Saleem. “The Rūḥ and Algorithm: An Islamic Critique of Artificial Intelligence”. BALAGH - Journal of Islamic and Humanities Studies, c. 6, sy 1, Haziran 2026, ss. 107-21, doi:10.65662/balagh.1870689.
Vancouver
1.Muhammad Imran Saleem Channar. The Rūḥ and Algorithm: An Islamic Critique of Artificial Intelligence. Balagh. 01 Haziran 2026;6(1):107-21. doi:10.65662/balagh.1870689
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