# Islamic Chatbots in the Age of Large Language Models

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.06092 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2601.06092/

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- First posted on arXiv 31 Dec 2025.

## Builds on (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Persistent Anti-Muslim Bias in Large Language Models](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2101.05783/) (2021)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Large Language Models (LLMs) are rapidly transforming how communities access, interpret, and circulate knowledge, and religious communities are no exception. Chatbots powered by LLMs are beginning to reshape authority, pedagogy, and everyday religious practice in Muslim communities. We analyze the landscape of LLM powered Islamic chatbots and how they are transforming Islamic religious practices e.g., democratizing access to religious knowledge but also running the risk of erosion of authority. We discuss what kind of challenges do these systems raise for Muslim communities and explore recommendations for the responsible design of these systems.