MAQĀṢID AL-SHARĪʿAH AND TEACER EDUCATION IN THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: RETHINKING PEDAGOGY FOR THE DIGITAL

Abstract

The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education is transforming teacher preparation, instructional delivery, assessment and educational management across the world. While these technological innovations provide unprecedented opportunities for improving teaching and learning, they also raise ethical, moral and professional concerns regarding academic integrity, human dignity, privacy, equity and the role of teachers in the educational process. This paper examines teacher education in the era of Artificial Intelligence through the lens of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah, the higher objectives of Islamic law. Adopting a qualitative research design based on documentary sources and qualitative content analysis, the study draws evidence from the Qur'an, authentic Sunnah, classical and contemporary literature on Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah, teacher education and Artificial Intelligence. The paper argues that AI should complement rather than replace teachers and that its integration into teacher education must be guided by ethical principles rooted in Islamic teachings. It demonstrates how the objectives of preserving religion, life, intellect, lineage, wealth, human dignity and the environment provide a comprehensive framework for preparing teachers who are technologically competent, morally responsible, spiritually conscious and professionally accountable. The study concludes that embedding Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah into teacher education offers a balanced approach to AI integration by harmonising technological innovation with ethical values and holistic human development. It recommends curriculum reforms, institutional ethical guidelines, continuous professional development and policy initiatives that promote responsible and value-oriented AI adoption in teacher education.