Applying Integrated Islamic Non-Punitive and Punitive Approaches to Curb Unethical AI Practices in Muslim Academia

Abstract

Modern web-based AI chatbots are powerful tools for teaching, learning, assessment, and research. However, their unethical use threatens academic integrity. This position paper argues for the efficacy of Islamic Crime Prevention Framework (ICPF)—a newly introduced Islamized sociological framework—in addressing AI-assisted academic misconduct, particularly in Muslim academia. Using a normative approach, the study establishes that AI-assisted academic misconduct is a novel form of misconduct. It recommends updating academic policies in line with the ICPF to curb unethical AI use. A proposed reference model is suggested for Muslim educational institutions, especially in open distance and e-learning (ODeL), to uphold academic integrity and ensure positive societal contributions.