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About us
Mission: Rushd Center advances interdisciplinary research and public policy at the intersection of religion, technology, and ethics. Drawing on Islamic moral thought and modern scientific and legal expertise, we examine emerging technologies, address their ethical and social effects, and offer principled, practical guidance for more just and humane societies.
Vision: Rushd Center seeks to be a leading reference in research and policy, linking Islamic ethical thought with contemporary technological and social change so innovation serves human dignity, moral responsibility, and the common good.
Description: We are a multidisciplinary research and policy group working at the intersection of religion, technology, and ethics. Our team brings together expertise in Islamic jurisprudence, philosophy, computer science, data science, law, economics, and medicine. Through research and policy development, we address the ethical, cultural, and spiritual challenges of emerging technologies. Our mission is to advance human-centered values inspired by Islamic principles in contemporary society.
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Research and activity
Evaluating AI in Religious Affairs: An Islamic Perspective
Services
Ethical Research and Policy Studies
Policy Analysis and Advisory
Public Dialogue and Engagement
Publishing and Knowledge Sharing
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The Center's Methodology and Research Approach
- Interdisciplinary Integration:
Our work is grounded in sustained collaboration across theology, philosophy, computer science, data science, law, economics, and medical sciences. Rather than treating ethics as an afterthought, ethical reflection is embedded from the earliest stages of research and policy analysis, ensuring that technological development and governance remain aligned with human values.
- Applied Islamic Ethical Framework:
We draw on the Islamic ethical tradition to evaluate emerging technologies. This approach emphasizes the protection of human dignity, life, intellect, justice, and social and economic welfare, translating normative principles into practical ethical guidance for contemporary challenges.
- Context-Sensitive Ethical Analysis:
Recognizing that ethical challenges differ across societies, we adopt a context-aware methodology that considers cultural, legal, and socio-economic realities. Our analyses are tailored to real-world environments, particularly within Muslim-majority and pluralistic societies, avoiding one-size-fits-all ethical solutions.
- Continuous Dialogue Between Scholars and Practitioners:
We advocate dialogue between policymakers, technologists, healthcare professionals, and religious scholars through workshops, consultations, and public forums. This ongoing dialogue ensures that our research remains responsive to emerging realities and that ethical guidance is informed by lived professional experience.