Journal of Islamic Technology

Islamic Technology: A Paradigm Shift in Science & Technology

Kadir M.R.A., — 2025-07-23

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) has ushered in an eraof unprecedented technological advancement, marked by artificial intelligence, blockchain, automation, and big data. However, these developments have also brought complex challenges related to social equity, ethical governance,environmental sustainability, and human dignity. This paper argues that the current secular-technocratic paradigm isinsufficient in addressing these multidimensional crises, and proposes an alternative epistemological framework grounded in Islamic values and worldview. Anchored in the principles of tawhid (unity), akhlaq (ethics), and amanah(trust), the proposed paradigm offers a holistic approach totechnology development—one that integrates spiritual consciousness, moral responsibility, and societal wellbeing.Drawing on historical contributions of Islamic civilization to science and engineering, the paper explores how a revival ofthe integrative Islamic intellectual tradition can shape afuture where technological progress is aligned with justice,compassion, and ecological balance. Ultimately, the papercalls for a reorientation of science and technology through avalue-laden lens that acknowledges the Creator, centershuman purpose, and restores equilibrium between man,nature, and knowledge.

The Al-Qur'an Memorization Siyaq Method And ItsRelationship With Neurological Activity: An AnalysisBased On Experimental Study

Nurbazilah Sakynah bin Tahir — 2025-07-23

This study discusses the effectiveness of the al-Qur'anmemorization siyaq method from a neuroscience perspective, based on findings from an experimental study conducted on students from institutions of higher learning. The siyaq method is a context-based memorization approach that emphasizes understanding the continuity ofmeaning within the verses of a surah in the Qur'an. This study employed a T-test analysis to assess the impact of themethod on students' memorization performance. The results showed a statistically significant difference between the treatment group (M = 12.03, SD = 0.81) and the control group(M = 0.93, SD = 0.40), with t(29) = 14.802 and p = 0.001. These findings are discussed in relation to neurological functions such as hippocampus activity, the prefrontal cortex, and theconcept of neuroplasticity that supports long-term memory formation. The siyaq method was found to stimulate higher cognitive activity through meaningful repetition andsemantic processing, aligning with brain-based learning principles. This study recommends the integration of the siyaq method in modern tahfiz education and opens avenues for further research using neuroscience tools such as EEG.

Exploring Hijaiyyah Letter Recognition Through Teachable Machine

Nor hazatulimah Pg Haji Abdul Salam — 2025-07-23

Proper articulation of Hijaiyyah letters is important for Quranic recitation because precise pronunciation determines the meaning and maintains Tajweed compliance.This study investigates how Teachable Machine by Googleenables the recognition of Hijaiyyah letter pronunciation using real-time voice input. The researcher's voice provide ddata for training the model which was then evaluated using input from two different participants. The researcher recorded prediction confidence percentages for every letter and evaluated model performance through average score calculations. The letters classified into high, moderate, or low accuracy categories based on their calculated mean values.The study results show that Teachable Machine achieves reliable recognition of multiple letters especially when theletters have distinct phonetic features and clearer pronunciation. The model delivered valuable real-time feedback to learners even when certain letters presented challenges because of their similar pronunciations or softer sounds. Accessible AI tools demonstrate potential for foundational Quranic pronunciation instruction for independent learners and teacher-supplemented guidance through this exploratory study. Our findings establish a baseline for developing advanced AI-based educational toolsfor learning the Quran.

Halal Nutraceutical in Singapore: A Scientific Approach

Abdul Aziz Mohamad — 2025-07-23

The increasing demand of Halal Nutraceutical products byconsumers, Muslim entrepreneurs and non-Muslimentrepreneurs entail a need to analyze the development ofthe Nutraceutical sectors within the Halal Industry in Singapore. This study will illuminate the potential growth ofthe Halal industry which has become a significant contributor to all facets of the economic growth in Singapore. This study will also help to further improve thecompliance towards halal standard among the participants and key players of the halal industry. This too will encourage investment of resources in Halal Research and Scientific approach in the road to transform Singapore into a leader inthe Halal market. Focuse of this study on nutraceutical products, which has the capability to expand from its ownniche market to a global market, especially in a commercialhub like Singapore. For this reason, Non-Muslim entrepreneurs in the halal industry need to have a clearunderstanding and the right perception of the Halal Concept for it would contribute towards the creation of a halal business environment in Singapore.

Enhancing Literacy for the Visually Impaired: The Role of eBraille Panels in Modern Education

Mohd Zarhamdy bin Md. Zain — 2025-07-23

There is a problem of low literacy level amongst the visually
impaired. Too many children are unexposed to Braille, and
hence are not able to read or write. This causes some of the
visually impaired to be missing out on a lot of knowledge that
can be gained from reading. This project aims to create an
eBook reader for the visually impaired by means of a
refreshable Braille panel which enables them to read and
gain more insight on certain subjects with more ease. The
eBraille panel functions similarly for the visually impaired to
how a monitor would for those who are sighted. They will
touch the panel to feel the Braille codes that are displayed
which are transferred from a data storage media in the form
of a data stick. The data stick will store the digital form of the
Braille book, and act as a Braille eBook. It also holds the
corresponding audio of the contents of the book. This project
provides the visually impaired with an audio assisted
electronic Braille book reader.

Dental-Orthopaedic Implants Through an Islamic Lens:Ethics, Materials, and Emerging Technologies

Devi Rianti — 2025-07-23

Dental-Orthopaedic implant technology has significantly advanced the management of bone fractures, joint degeneration, and various musculoskeletal disorders,offering improved mobility and quality of life for patients. However, within the framework of Islamic bioethics, the adoption of such medical technologies must align with Shari’ah principles. This review explores the permissibility and ethical considerations surrounding Dental-Orthopaedicsimplants from an Islamic perspective, drawing upon classicaljurisprudence, contemporary fatwas, and scholarlydiscourse. Key areas of focus include the source andcomposition of implant materials, particularly the distinctionbetween halal (permissible) and haram (forbidden) substances, such as porcine derived components or non-halal animal products. The principle of darurah (necessity) is examined as a basis for allowing otherwise impermissible materials when no viable alternatives exist and when the treatment is essential for preserving life or preventing significant harm. The review also addresses the ethical implications of permanent versus temporary implants, considering issues such as bodily integrity, reversibility, and long-term health outcomes.

Impact of Technology on Designers’ Cognitive Actions in Multireligious Collaborative Design

Danfulani Babangida Idi — 2025-07-23

Issues on collaboration and digital modality in design have
continued to surface in modern construction research. The
purpose of this study is to investigate how modality can
support designer cognitive actions during collaboration in
design. The study uses literature review to understanding the
properties, usability and characteristics of collaboration in
the context of design, to evaluate key component for
cognitive actions in design and finally to established two
existing design modalities (sketch and digital). Using
protocol observation technique the study investigates the
impact of the existing modalities on designers’ cognitive
actions during collaboration in design. The experiment
consisted of eight design teams working with the two
modalities. Coding schemes based on the four parameters of
cognitive action namely; naming, framing, moving and
reflecting were employed to generate empirical data from
the protocols observation of the two modalities. Statistical
analysis using Chi-Square cross tabulation established a
significant degree of freedom among designer action in the
two modalities. The results indicate that the cognitive
actions of the two modalities are statistically different in
their frequencies and duration. Higher framing actions were
not affected by sketch modality but were affected by digital
modality. Similarly, higher moving actions were not affected
by sketch modality but were affected by digital modality.
Thus, the study established that sketch is better cognitive
action modality because of it important characteristics on
naming, framing, moving and reflecting actions.Therefore,
the study contributes in streamline collaboration in design
process by establishing the sketch as the most appropriate
modality that support designer cognitive actions during the
process. Future studies can be carried out on the need to
support and enhance the digital modality so that it can
equally efficiently and sufficiently support designers’
cognitive actions during collaboration in design.