At a high-level international conference in Cairo, Fatwa for the UAE Council presented its efforts to include artificial intelligence in the process of issuing religious fatwa. The incident served as a platform for cooperation, innovation, and confirmed the role of moderate Islamic guidance in the era of digital change.
UAE participation in Cairo Conference
The UAE Council for Fatwa participated in the International Conference titled “Saksham Mufti in the era of Artificial Intelligence” held at Cairo and was organized by the General Secretariat for Worldwide, Egyptian Fatwa officials. The focus of the incident was the intersection of religious scholarship and artificial intelligence, finding out how new technologies can support legitimate fatwa practices while maintaining Islamic values.A delegation representing the UAE Council for Fatwa expressed the greetings of the council President Sheikh Abdullah bin Beih and his aspirations for the conference to produce meaningful results, which strengthens the message of moderation and increase the validity of religious ruling.Representing the council includes:
- Dr. Omar Habtore Al Derei, Vice President
- Dr. Saba Salem al Kabi, Acting General Secretary
- Dr. Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri, Member
- Dr. Ahmed Abdulziz Al Hadad, Member
These representatives actively participated in conference sessions and workshops, engaged in detailed discussion:
- Possible and current application of AI in religious contexts
- Align
- Institutional methods to ensure that AI increases – rather instead of underumin – fatwa process
Major subjects and messages given by UAE Council
During the sessions, the speakers of the UAE Council emphasized importance:
- Protect the fatwa system
- Estimation of challenges generated by AI with structured, institution
- Legitimize
- Using technical expertise to support fatwa work and develop a safe, reliable database
Dr. Omar al -Derei underlined that the moving technology should be integrated responsibly, ensuring that the issuance of the fatwa is strong and reliable.Dr. Saba Al Kabi highlighted the value of the conference as a place to share experiences and strategies between Islamic institutions around the world. He stressed that the digital revolution asks for a medium, responsible functioning that keeps pace with global development, protecting the authenticity and purpose of the fatwa tradition.On the occasion of the conference, bilateral discussions strengthened the importance:
- Strengthen cooperation in religious affairs and AWQAF (settlement)
- Tolerance
About UAE Council for Fatwa
The Emirates Fatwa Parishad was established in 2018 under the Federal Law Number (3), to serve as the only right to issue general religious fatwa within the United Arab Emirates. The council works with full legal personality, financial and administrative independence, and directly reports to the Minister of the President.Its mandate includes:
- Establishment of fatwa practices with the national identity of the United Arab Emirates, both local and globally
- Development of policies, instructions and laws related to fatwa and their regulation
- Empowering Amirti Samaj with forces that increase the country’s global competition
- A decent model of Fatwa that responds to modern development and contributes positively to the international reputation and human vision
A vision for technically competent religious guidance
The council’s participation at the Cairo Conference reflects its broad mission: modernizing religious institutions, while the remaining Islamic scholarships anchored. The council is working to ensure that the AI engaged in dialogue around the role of AI in issuing fatwa:
- Religious guidance is relevant and reliable
- Technical equipment is used moral and responsibly
- UAE is seen as a global leader in a liberal religious discourse
The event concluded with a common agreement among the bodies participating to increase international cooperation, to protect religious institutions from technical disruption and promote medium, inclusive interpretations of Islam in the digital age.
