The UAE Council for Fatwa announced its participation in the conference titled “Making of the Competent Mufti in the Age of Artificial Intelligence“ held in Cairo. The event was organised by the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide in Egypt.

The Council’s delegation conveyed the greetings of Shaikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the Council, and his wishes for the conference’s success. He expressed hope that it would achieve outcomes that strengthen the message of moderate, legitimate fatwas.

He highlighted the conference’s important role in developing the fatwa system. He stressed the need for global cooperation to achieve civilised institutional ijtihad and deliver fatwas with moderation and flexibility. These, he noted, should support stability, citizenship values, and comprehensive development.

The delegation included:

• Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Vice Chairman of the Council
• Dr. Saba Salem Al Kaabi, Acting Secretary-General
• Dr. Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri
• Dr. Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Haddad

The members attended conference sessions and workshops. Discussions addressed artificial intelligence dimensions, its applications in fatwa issuance, and ways to align technological advancements with legitimate principles and national considerations.

Al Derei revealed the importance of protecting the fatwa system from fragility. He called for preparing for AI-related challenges through institutional approaches that preserve legitimate constants and prevent misuse for extremism or ideology. He also emphasised the role of technical expertise and secure databases.

Dr. Kaabi reported that the conference is a crucial platform for exchanging expertise on employing AI technologies in institutional fatwa issuance. He stressed that the digital revolution requires a moderate methodology that keeps pace with developments while preserving the authenticity of the fatwa message.

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