Trust & Verification6 min read
Why Sources Matter: Building Trust in Islamic AI
In an age of AI-generated content, the ability to verify information back to authentic scholarly sources isn't just a feature—it's a necessity for the Muslim community.
Ustadh Blog
Insights & Reflections
Exploring the intersection of Islamic scholarship, artificial intelligence, and building technology that serves the Muslim community with integrity.
Technology8 min read
How RAG Technology Preserves Scholarly Authenticity
Understanding how Retrieval-Augmented Generation helps Ustadh provide answers grounded in real Islamic texts rather than AI hallucinations.
Education5 min read
The Future of Digital Islamic Education
How technology can complement—not replace—traditional Islamic learning while making authentic knowledge more accessible to Muslims worldwide.
Behind the Scenes7 min read
Behind the Scenes: Curating Our Source Database
A look into how we carefully select and verify the classical texts, tafsirs, and scholarly works that power Ustadh's knowledge base.
Ethics9 min read
AI Ethics from an Islamic Perspective
Examining the ethical considerations of building AI tools for religious guidance through the lens of Islamic principles of knowledge and responsibility.
Technology6 min read
Addressing AI Hallucinations in Religious Content
Why preventing AI from making things up is especially critical when dealing with Islamic knowledge, and the technical approaches we use.