Qualitative exploration of the role of artificial intelligence in relation to the position of the teacher from the perspective of Islamic education

Document Type : Original Research

Authors

1 Tayebeh Akbari Puyani, PhD student in Philosophy of Education, Department of Educational Management and Planning, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, AlZahra University,tehran, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Management and Planning, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran

3 3. Associate Professor, Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran

4 5. Associate Professor, Department of Strategic Cyber Space Management, Supreme National Defense University, Tehran, Iran

10.48310/itt.2025.20966.1208

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between artificial intelligence and the position of teachers from the perspective of Islamic education. This qualitative study was based on an analytical-comparative method and data were collected through documentary sources. Samples were selected using a purposeful coding approach and data analysis was performed using conceptual analysis and content analysis methods. Finally, comparison of the educational and pedagogical characteristics of teachers in authentic Islamic texts with the operational and educational capacity of artificial intelligence was conducted. The results show artificial intelligence performs remarkably in technical and quantitative areas, such as large-scale personalization of education, learning data analysis, and automated assessments. However, in key educational-ethical dimensions of teachers, including practical role modeling, self-development, compassion, and spiritual guidance, artificial intelligence lacks the necessary qualifications to fully replace them. These limitations arise from the lack of human identity, spirit, nature, and the inability to produce wisdom based on faith. Therefore, the research concludes that artificial intelligence cannot completely replace the human teacher in Islamic education; rather, it can play a complementary, supportive, and assistant role in educational and technical matters. This application must be in line with the principles of Islamic education and be under the continuous supervision of relevant institutions to prevent conflict with educational and value goals. This approach to the cooperation of artificial intelligence and human teachers is recommended to improve educational processes, in a way that preserves the vital role of the teacher in the comprehensive moral and spiritual development of students.

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