Egypt’s Council of Senior Scholars has officially prohibited the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications for interpreting the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The council made this announcement in response to a question posed by a seeker of knowledge, stating that relying on AI applications, including chatbots, for Quranic interpretation is not permissible from a religious perspective. The council warned that using AI applications could lead to the spread of misinterpretations and misconceptions in society, as they often rely on assumptions, conjectures, and unverified sources of information.
Furthermore, the council emphasized that AI applications often fail to rely on authentic sources of knowledge, leading to the dissemination of misleading and unfounded information. In contrast, the council urged Muslims to seek guidance from reputable interpreters, scholars, and Islamic institutions for a deeper understanding of the Quran.
In other news, the Dubai government has announced plans to make the city a 20-minute city, with residents able to access various amenities within a 20-minute radius. The United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, has stated that the Iranian government may be weaker than ever before. The US Customs and Border Protection agency reported that 23,830 Indians were arrested attempting to cross the border in 2025.
In India, the National Congress Party’s president, Sharad Pawar, has dismissed suggestions of a conspiracy behind the recent plane crash in Pune, which killed four people, including his nephew and the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar. The Indian government has also warned of a possible outbreak of the Nipah virus, which has already been reported in some parts of the country.
The US Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, has expressed concerns that the European Union’s trade and defense agreements with India may be funding the EU’s military efforts against Russia. A large naval fleet is reportedly heading towards Iran, with the US President expressing concerns about the fleet’s intentions. The Iranian government has announced plans to establish a new gold district in Dubai, which will become a major tourist destination.
In the United Arab Emirates, a stolen car was recovered just a few hours after it was reported missing, with the suspect also being arrested. The Indian media reported that the plane that crashed in Mumbai was the same aircraft that had an incident in September 2023. The US Chief Federal Judge, Peter Shultz, has ordered the director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to appear in court due to concerns over the lack of access to bail hearings for detained immigrants.
The Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lieutenant General (retd) Naeem Akhtar, has announced that Pakistan may be able to clear all of its debts through the Karachi port. The Indian state of Maharashtra has suffered a plane crash, with the pilot reporting that the runway was not visible before the incident. The Indian government has issued a warning and advisory regarding the outbreak of the Nipah virus.
