Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Islamic Inheritance Fatwa in Indonesian Digital Muslim Communities

Abstract

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into Islamic digital services has transformed how Muslim communities access religious guidance, particularly in Islamic inheritance calculation and distribution. In Indonesia, AI-based inheritance calculators, digital fatwa platforms, and Islamic legal applications are increasingly used to simplify faraid calculations and provide instant legal guidance for complex inheritance cases. This study examines the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping Islamic inheritance fatwa and faraid calculation within Indonesian digital Muslim communities. Using a normative and socio-legal approach combined with digital content analysis, the research evaluates AI-assisted inheritance platforms and algorithmic legal systems related to Islamic inheritance disputes. The findings indicate that artificial intelligence improves accessibility, efficiency, and public understanding of Islamic inheritance law, especially in cases involving multiple heirs and complex family structures. However, the study also identifies challenges related to legal accuracy, contextual interpretation, algorithmic bias, and the limited involvement of Islamic scholars in AI-generated inheritance decisions. The article argues that AI implementation in Islamic inheritance services requires ethical and legal frameworks based on maqasid al-shariah, institutional verification, and digital Islamic literacy to ensure accountability and compliance with Islamic legal principles.