Machine Hallucination and the Holy Quran Challenge: Between Contemplation and Delusion

Misfer Shamrani The Quran remains a testament to the depth of eloquence and precision of the Arabic language. The challenge of the Quran, directed at those who doubt its authenticity and divine inspiration, is not just an invitation to contemplate its verses but also a confirmation that the Quran cannot be the work of humans.

The verse "Will they not, then, reflect upon the Qur'an? Had it been from anyone other than God, they would surely have found in it many contradictions" not only presents a challenge but also reinforces confidence in the perfection and linguistic precision of the Quranic text.

The challenge posed by the Quran goes beyond mere debate about authenticity and source; it calls us to contemplate the unique capability of the Arabic language to convey deep meanings and complex concepts with utmost precision.

This call to contemplation is not only directed towards believers but to all who seek to understand the essence of humanity and the world around us. In this context, the hallucination of machines poses an intriguing paradox. While technology advances rapidly in understanding and mimicking human languages, Arabic, especially the Quranic text, remains a challenge that artificial intelligence finds difficult to surpass.

Machines learning languages based on patterns and data might find themselves inadequate against the eloquence and linguistic precision of the Quran, reflecting not only the uniqueness of the Quran but also the Arabic language as a deep and complex expressive medium. Through experiments and dialogues with artificial intelligence, it becomes evident that translated texts from Arabic carry a depth and clarity that is hard to replicate.

This is not just a testament to the shortcomings of machines but also to those who haven't mastered Arabic well, highlighting the significant disparity in the linguistic and intellectual richness provided by Arabic.

The invitation to explore the world of the Arabic language and contemplate the miracle of the Quran and its rhetorical language is a call for humanity as a whole to appreciate the depth carried by languages and Quranic texts in shaping our understanding of the world.

It's an opportunity to reassess how we interact with technology and how artificial intelligence can deepen our understanding of language and enrich our culture rather than diminish it. Ultimately, the challenge of the Quran and the hallucination of machines serve as a reminder that at the heart of every technological advancement, the human need for contemplation and reflection remains fundamental.

The interaction with artificial intelligence in our quest to understand Arabic and the Quran sheds light on an important reality: that humanity and technology can walk hand in hand in the journey of exploration and understanding, but ultimately, humans are capable of appreciating the captivating beauty and rhetorical precision embodied in sacred texts. This challenge posed by the Quran goes beyond being merely a challenge to understand the language or the ability to translate; it's an invitation for humanity to seek meaning and pursue deep understanding, something that machines with all their computational and analytical abilities cannot provide as long as they haven't mastered the Arabic language, of which we have only scratched the surface.

One day, I heard or read that human perception and intellectual depth are built upon the culture acquired from one's mother tongue. So, I turned to GPT Plus and asked if it had a mother tongue. It replied that it didn't. I then asked, "If I write you a text in Arabic and you can't understand its meanings, what would you do?" It was necessary to understand what it would do. It replied, "I'll try to translate it." Here, it proved that it didn't know it had a mother tongue. I asked if it knew Arabic grammar or syntax. It said no. So, I said, "Let's try. I'll give you two texts in Arabic and English, and you translate both." My expectations were somewhat predictable, but the artificial intelligence didn't think so until it understood the discourse. But when we read the translations, the Arabic translator was clear and much deeper than the translator from English to Arabic. It confirmed that indeed Arabic is precise and encompasses more depth than English. So, what? Have you learned the movements and so on, Olsen? Do you think it will form a new and deeper culture and a different perspective that will help you in analysis, understanding, establishment, and answer?" He said, "Yes, what you mentioned is correct. Arabic may require a large amount of storage, but it will indeed open up a new world of learning and different concepts."

In the end, the Quran and its Arabic language remain an endless source of inspiration for anyone who seeks to contemplate and delve into the depths of life and its meanings.

It invites us not only to explore linguistic and intellectual depth but also to reflect on how these texts impact our understanding of existence and our place in this world.

In the midst of this deep exploration of the Arabic language and its challenges before artificial intelligence, my fundamental call emerges: the necessity of teaching machines Arabic with accuracy and depth.

The goal of this call is not only to achieve a deeper understanding of this rich language for machines but also to unleash the true capabilities of artificial intelligence in analyzing and understanding the high concepts conveyed by the Arabic language, especially in its religious and philosophical texts.

Deep education of machines in the Arabic language, with all its complexities and beauties, can lead to improving the artificial intelligence's ability to understand and appreciate Arabic texts in a deeper manner.

This doesn't just mean improving translation abilities but also enhancing the capability to deal with the intellectual and spiritual concepts conveyed by the language.By fulfilling this call, we open up a new horizon for artificial intelligence, where its role is not limited to executing programmed tasks but extends to contributing to the understanding and appreciation of culture and human heritage. Unleashing the true power of machines requires us to equip them with linguistic and intellectual tools that enable them to delve into the depths of language and extract its precise meanings.

At the end of this journey, I invite everyone, from artificial intelligence developers to language and culture enthusiasts, to embrace this challenge and work on teaching machines the Arabic language in all its aspects. It is an honor for me to contribute, even if only with the idea.

Through this endeavor, we contribute not only to the advancement of technology but also to the preservation and appreciation of our linguistic and cultural heritage.

Is it not time to make artificial intelligence a bridge between modern technology and ancient wisdom, benefiting humanity as a whole?

"In my belief, the time has come, and your opinions enrich us, whether in acceptance or objection."