Islamic History and Literature

The accelerating loss of manuscripts, relics and monuments imperils the continuity of Islamic civilization's heritage and since the conventional approaches cannot handle the complexity and size of heritage data any longer, this study explores the possibility of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to preserve, interpret and revitalize Islamic cultural heritage in the new paradigm of “Smart Heritage”. Using a mixed qualitative-analytical research strategy with a blend of literature synthesis, case analysis and conceptual modeling, this paper elucidates how computer vision, deep learning and natural language processing enable restoration, multilingual analysis and intelligent retrieval. Main results indicate that AI-based systems enhance accuracy, accessibility and interpretive richness in digitizing rare manuscripts and reconstructing destroyed monuments, although concerns regarding authenticity, bias and cultural contextualization persist. The research recommends the creation of ethically motivated AI platforms and inter-institutional networks to promote open, inclusive and sustainable heritage innovation so that AI becomes a force for change in Islamic civilization preservation in the digital age.