Relax, Ai isn’t haram! Simple Guide to Smart Muslims in Ara Ai – Darul Ma’arif Islamic Boarding School

Darulmaarif.net – Indramayu, August 11, 2025 | 10.00 WIB

Writer: Ust. M. Ali Ridho, S.Pd.

Confused Ai Halal or Haram? Just relax! This is a complete guide to using artificial intelligence in a syar’i.

Chatgpt, Gemini AI, Grox, LM Notebook, and other AI applications are really ngehype. But there are still many who are upset: “What is the law according to Islam?” Calm down, this article will give an answer that makes the heart calm based on a strong argument!

AI Basic Law in Islam

The scholars agree that AI technology is basically mubah (may) as long as it is used for things that do not violate the Shari’a. Basic Principles in Islamic Fiqh: “Al-Ashlu Fil Ashli Al-Ibahahah“(Initially all of that could).

SWT SWT says:

He is a person who has been used for you in heaven and what is in the land all of him, so it is in it

“Huwa Alladzi Sakhkhara Lakum Mafis-Samawati wa Maa Fil-Ardhi Jami’an Minhu, Inna and Dzaalika La Aayaatil Li Qaummin Yatafakuun”

Meaning: “He is the one who surrenders everything in heaven and what is on earth for you. (Surah Al-Jatsiyah: 13)

NU’s official decision regarding AI

NU 2023 National Ulama National Conference in Jakarta established a clear guide about AI:

1. Can ask AI to find general information
2. Illegal makes AI Source of Religious Fatwa
3. Needed to refer to scholars for fiqh problems

KH. Hasan Nuri Hidayatullah, Chairman of Bahtsul Masail Waqiiyah emphasized: “AI has intelligence but has not been able to be an object to ask for a fatwa because the element of truth is not guaranteed.”

Syar’i Principle Using AI

Based on the rules of fiqh and the views of contemporary scholars, the use of AI must meet:

1. Halal principle

AI can be used for not for prohibited things such as creating unpleasant content, gambling online, or spreading slander.

2. Principle of Justice (‘ADL)

The AI system must be fair and not discriminatory. Islam strongly emphasizes justice in all aspects.

3. Principle of trust

Data and privacy must be maintained according to God’s Word:

We are honest about heaven, earth and mountains

Meaning: “We have offered trust in the sky, earth, and mountains, but all refused to bear the trust and they were worried that they would not be able to carry it out, and then the trust was borne by humans.” (Surah Al-Ahzab Verse 72)

4. PRINCIPLES OF MASLAHAH

Use must bring benefits to the people, according to the rules:

Dark Spoiler is presented to the reconciliation mountain

Meaning: “Efforts to reject damage must take precedence rather than efforts to take benefit).”

Example of the use of organized AI

1. Da’wah and Islamic Education

• Create Islamic content with the help of AI
• Developing Al-Qur’an Learning Applications
• Spreading useful religious knowledge

1. Help worship

• AI -based Qibla -based application
• Smart Prayer Reminder
• Chatbot to learn recitation

1. General benefit

• Health and Treatment Research
• Education and learning
• Help people with disabilities

To avoid

Suitable for NU decision making and the views of scholars:

• Don’t make AI As a mufti or fatwa giver
• Avoid excessive dependence which reduces spirituality
• Don’t use it for things that violate the Shari’a
• Be aware of information which has not been verified

The proposition supporting technology

Allah SWT encourages humans to use reason:

Say: look at what is in heaven and earth, and what is singing, and warning people who do not believe

“Quzuru’s Madzaa Fis-Said Resume D-Ardh, Wass I Tangnii from the advocate ‘An Qauminune’ an Qaumin ‘”.

Meaning: “Say: ‘Pay attention to what is in heaven and on earth!’ But useless signs (the greatness of Allah) and warnings for people who do not believe. ” (Surah Yunus: 101)

MUI Fatwa About Technology

MUI through various forums has confirmed that technology including AI may be used as long as it is for benefit and does not violate the principles of Shari’a. Vice President KH. Ma’ruf Amin also emphasized: “AI is just a tool, can’t make a fatwa, only providing information.”

AI is like a knife: can be for good or bad. What determines the halal-haram is how to use it. So, just relax using AI for positive things. The important thing is, still remember the limits of the Shari’a and do not let technology divert us from Allah SWT.

Hope it is useful. Wallohu a’lam.