Technology must serve human dignity
“It's not the artificial intelligence, but the superficial humanity that's the danger.”
The central danger is not artificial intelligence itself but spiritually shallow, ego-driven humanity, so technology must remain under God’s guidance and serve human dignity, humility, compassion, and community.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Technology brings productivity and connection but also distraction, manipulation, and destructive consequences.
- AI and algorithms amplify the greed, ego, and spiritual immaturity of the humans who build and use them.
- Modern systems reduce people and relationships to consumers, projects, networks, and sources of validation.
- The Qur’an teaches intrinsic human dignity, spiritual depth, humility, and service rather than ego-centered self-promotion.
- Islam is not anti-technology; tools should serve humanity while people remain servants of Allah.
- Believers should protect spiritual and family life through focused prayer, screen-free time, intergenerational connection, and mosque community.
In the khateeb's words
“And so, the real question for all of us becomes, not will these machines become dangerous? But what kind of human beings are building these machines?”
“So, it's not the artificial intelligence, but the superficial humanity that's the danger.”
“All of these things are subservient and secondary to our spiritual identity.”
“We need to think about protecting our next generation. And give our children and our youth our faces before they get on their devices.”
For the dinner table
Imam Zia reminds us that technology brings real benefits, but we need to think about how it shapes our hearts and our choices. He explains that the danger grows when powerful tools serve greed and ego instead of people guided by humility and compassion. Allah has already honored every human being, so our worth does not depend on success, productivity, or online attention. We can use technology to do good while keeping our connection with Allah at the center of our lives. He encourages us to put devices away for prayer, enjoy screen-free time together, and help children build relationships with elders and the community.
- What is something kind you could do without needing anyone to notice or thank you?
- What would you enjoy doing together during a screen-free evening?
- What story would you like to hear from a grandparent or another elder?
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