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30 FAITH IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: CAN TECHNOLOGY GUIDE THE SOUL? By : Dr. Safiyyah Ahmad Sabri, Noor Adzrah Ramle, Dr. Muhammad Raqib Mohd Sofian, and Muhamad Zaki Mustafa safiyyah@usim.edu.my The first author is a senior lecturer in the communication programme at the Leadership and Management Faculty, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). A PhD holder in Mass Communication from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), she has continued her interest in Islamic and conflict reporting, fake news, cybersecurity, race, culture, and religious issues. ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence is reshaping how faith is communicated and accessed in the digital age. While AI offers new opportunities for religious learning and outreach, it also raises concerns regarding accuracy, authority, and authenticity. This article discusses the role of AI in faith communication and highlights the importance of ethical responsibility, verification, and human guidance in religious understanding. Introduction Communication has always been central to the transmission of faith. Throughout history, religious teachings have been shared through personal interactions, sermons, books, educational institutions, and various forms of media. Today, however, the communication landscape has changed dramatically. The rise of digital technologies has made information more accessible than ever, allowing individuals to seek answers to complex questions with just a few clicks. Among the most significant technological developments of recent years is artificial intelligence. AI-powered applications are increasingly used to answer questions, generate