SACRED TEXTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE: TRANSMISSION, INTERPRETATION, AND AUTHORITY

Abstract

In the digital age, sacred texts have transitioned from their traditional oral and print formats to dynamic digital platforms, leading to profound shifts in their transmission, interpretation, and perceived authority. This paper investigates how digital tools—ranging from websites and mobile apps to artificial intelligence—reshape engagement with sacred scriptures in the Muslim context. By exploring the interaction between traditional scholarship and algorithmic interpretations, the study highlights both the democratization and the dilution of textual authority. Through empirical insights and theological analysis, we offer a balanced evaluation of the promises and pitfalls of sacred digitization.