Managing the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in healthcare: An analysis from Islamic perspectives

Ahmad Safwan Yunos; Mohammad Naqib Hamdan

doi:10.33102/uij.vol37no02.639

Authors

Ahmad Safwan Yunos Akademi Tamadun Islam, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Skudai, 81300 Johor Bahru, Johor https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0792-2152
Mohammad Naqib Hamdan Akademi Tamadun Islam, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Skudai, 81300 Johor Bahru, Johor https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6212-7694

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33102/uij.vol37no02.639

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Islamic Ethics, Healthcare, Management

Abstract

As AI and machine learning (ML) transform healthcare, it is essential to examine these changes through an ethical and religious lens. This review explores AI, ML, and healthcare from an Islamic perspective, focusing on Islamic bioethics. Key values include the sanctity of life, beneficence, autonomy, and justice. Ethical issues such as transparency, privacy, and fairness in AI algorithms are assessed within Islamic principles. The review highlights challenges and opportunities in integrating AI and ML in healthcare, offering recommendations for ethically responsible implementation aligned with Islamic values.

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