THE INTEGRATION OF AI IN HADITH STUDIES: CHALLENGES AND GUIDELINES

Abstract

AI is causing a revolution in many areas, including religious studies. It provides new ways to study and analyze religious texts, like Hadith. Which is, the recorded words and deeds of Prophet Muhammad SAW and key sources for Islamic law and ethics. AI presents great potential for Hadith in terms of accelerating Hadith authentication, classification, and thematic analysis, However, its application also raises critical ethical issues that scholars need to address. This will help ensure AI treats these sacred texts with respect and accuracy. This study employs an analytical approach to examine the challenges and guidelines surrounding the integration of AI in Hadith studies. It highlights key ethical principles that must govern this integration, such as safeguarding textual authenticity, preserving scholarly integrity, and avoiding over-reliance on automated interpretations. The findings emphasize the importance of maintaining human oversight, scholarly judgment, and critical reflection alongside AI tools to prevent misinterpretation or distortion of Hadith texts. By outlining these guidelines, the study aims to contribute to the responsible use of AI in Hadith study.