Preservation of the Objective of Life Protection in Terms of Existence and Nonexistence through Artificial Intelligence Applications: An Inductive Analytical Study

Abstract

This research aims to determine the Islamic legal ruling on preservation for artificial intelligence (AI) applications and to identify the areas in which such endowments can serve the objective of preserving religion. The primary research problem lies in utilizing AI to safeguard religion both in its affirmation and protection from harm. The researcher employed the inductive-analytical method, reviewing Islamic legal texts and principles to establish the ruling on endowing AI applications. The analysis then linked this ruling to the use of AI in achieving the objective of preserving religion. The study reached several key conclusions, including that endowments (waqf) are unanimously permitted in Islamic law. Waqf is one of the most beneficial and enduring charitable acts after death. Endowing AI applications is legally permissible and valid. Endowments directed toward AI applications that serve the preservation of religion—both in affirming its existence and preventing its loss—are among the most meritorious, as they pertain to one of the major objectives of Islamic law. There are numerous AI-driven avenues for preserving religion that donors can support through endowments.