Cairo: Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta has declared the use of artificial intelligence(AI) applications for interpreting the Holy Quran to be religiously impermissible, warning that reliance on such tools may lead to misinformation and doctrinal misunderstandings.
According to Arab media reports, the Egyptian religious authority stated that trusting AI-based applications for Quranic interpretation does not meet Islamic scholarly standards and may result in the spread of inaccurate or misleading explanations.
Dar Al-Ifta emphasized that the interpretation of the Holy Quran must be based on authentic classical commentaries, qualified scholars, and recognized religious institutions, rather than automated digital tools.
The statement warned that artificial intelligence lacks the theological depth, scholarly methodology, and contextual understanding required for Quranic exegesis, which could create confusion among believers.
Arab media reports added that the ruling includes popular AI platforms such as ChatGPT. The fatwa was issued in response to a query submitted by a citizen seeking guidance on the religious validity of using AI applications for Quranic interpretation.
Religious scholars reiterated that while technology may assist in general learning, matters of faith and Quranic interpretation require verified human scholarship and established religious authority.
