Technology & Islam
Many people tend to see technology and Islam as separate things. Muslims are often seen as more spiritually inclined, and even techno-averse. The history too backs this up on the surface, like the Ottomans effectively blocking the printing press for around 300 years. I had this same unconscious view, until something clicked:
You see, in the Qur'an, reading, writing, and books are praised heavily. God emphasizes giving humans the ability to write with a pen. Now think about it - pen, book, writing, and reading - these are technology and technical skills. Meaning Islam actually encourages Muslims to engage with technology. Early Muslims lived this out too. Historically, they were the ones who made the mass production of paper a reality, enabling mass education, which directly led to the Islamic Golden Age. Now, what remains is to keep the same spirit.
p.s. this view is somehow rewiring how I approach my work - making AI much closer to my beliefs.
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