Awqaf Ministry launches AI-powered FatwaTok app

Doha, Qatar: As part of its digital transformation strategy and efforts to harness artificial intelligence and modern technologies, the Ministry of En...

Doha, Qatar: As part of its digital transformation strategy and efforts to harness artificial intelligence and modern technologies, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has officially launched the “FatwaTok” application on Apple and Google platforms.

The new app marks a significant step towards enhancing access to reliable Islamic legal rulings (fatwas) through a modern, user-friendly format tailored to the needs of today’s digital generation, while strengthening the presence of religious content across advanced technological channels.

In this context, Jassim bin Abdullah Al Ali, Director of the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, stated that the launch of “FatwaTok” represents a strategic milestone in the Ministry’s digital transformation journey. He emphasised the Ministry’s commitment to presenting trusted Islamic legal guidance in a contemporary format that meets societal expectations, noting that the project contributes to achieving the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030.

The launch comes within the Ministry’s broader efforts to modernize the fatwa system and expand its reach to beneficiaries both inside and outside Qatar. “FatwaTok” combines authentic Shariah scholarship with advanced technological tools, offering seamless and fast browsing of a vast library of fatwas, articles, and multimedia content via its website and smartphone application.

One of the app’s standout features is its semantic search capability, powered by artificial intelligence. Rather than relying solely on keyword matching, the system understands the meaning and context of users’ questions, delivering the most relevant fatwas even when phrasing or terminology differs. This significantly enhances both accuracy and speed of access.