The book A System of Jurisprudential Issues Regarding Artificial Intelligence, authored by Abdolhojjat Haghjou, has been published under the auspices of the Art and Media Jurisprudence Department at the Aemmeh Athar Fiqh Center. Aimed at advancing jurisprudential studies in the realm of modern technologies generally and addressing jurisprudential issues in Artificial Intelligence specifically, this work seeks to systematically analyze the relationship between Islamic jurisprudence and the phenomenon of artificial intelligence.
According to the book’s introduction, the inquiry into the intersection of religion—specifically Islamic jurisprudence—and emerging technologies is no longer confined to theoretical discourse. Rather, it has evolved into a critical issue within social, legal, and ethical spheres. In this context, artificial intelligence, defined as a compilation of methods and systems capable of learning, reasoning, and decision support, has transcended purely technical domains. It now intersects with fundamental concepts such as human nature, responsibility, rights, and public interest.
To address these challenges, the book endeavors to present a “system of jurisprudential issues regarding artificial intelligence”—a framework that, while maintaining rigorous methodological precision, offers practical solutions. By identifying and formulating unprecedented issues, the author aims to lay the groundwork for systematic and methodical independent reasoning (Ijtihad) in this field.
A notable feature of this work is its integration of traditional seminary methodology with modern academic discourse. This balance ensures that the text, while preserving its jurisprudential depth, remains accessible and applicable to researchers and specialists in interdisciplinary fields. Such an equilibrium establishes the book as a significant resource for fostering dialogue between traditional jurisprudence and modern scientific disciplines.
Ultimately, A System of Jurisprudential Issues Regarding Artificial Intelligence can be viewed as an endeavor to systematize the engagement of Islamic jurisprudence with one of the most pivotal technological advancements of the contemporary era. Through its analytical and applied approach, the work effectively paves the way for future research in the study of jurisprudential issues in Artificial Intelligence.
