The book covers a diverse range of contemporary themes, including Artificial Intelligence and Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic ethics and AI governance, digital religious education, Muslim youth and religious identity, social media and religious communication, digital interfaith dialogue, Digital Humanities in Islamic Studies, digital literacy, religious misinformation, digital harassment, human dignity, and the role of technology in shaping contemporary religious and social life. Several contributions examine how emerging technologies can enhance access to knowledge, research, education, and interreligious engagement while also addressing challenges such as algorithmic bias, misinformation, privacy, moral responsibility, polarization, and the erosion of human judgment.
The volume particularly emphasizes the need for a balanced and ethically grounded approach to technological advancement. The abstracts highlight that AI and digital platforms should function as tools that augment rather than replace human scholarly, moral, and religious responsibility, while digital religious literacy, critical thinking, source verification, and responsible engagement remain essential. Overall, ICRST 2026 Conference Abstracts serves as a valuable academic resource for students, researchers, educators, religious scholars, technology professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding how religion and society are responding to the opportunities and challenges of the digital age. The volume contains 52 research abstracts addressing emerging issues at the intersection of religion, society, and technology.