CENTER OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION AND INTERACTIVE SCHOLAR AVATARS
Keywords:
Islamic civilization, scholar avatars, digital heritage, interactive learning, Al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, virtual museums, intellectual history, natural language processing, source transparency, ethical design, aniconism, postcolonial heritage.Abstract
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the concept of a Center of Islamic Civilization integrated with interactive scholar avatars, their potential for heritage education, and their impact on public engagement with Islamic intellectual history. In particular, the degree of historical authenticity, pedagogical effectiveness, and ethical challenges of representing classical Islamic scholars (e.g., Al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, Al-Biruni) through digital avatars were considered. Technological approaches to developing interactive avatars, including natural language processing, motion capture, and source-linked dialogue systems, are presented with reference to existing digital humanities projects. The cultural and educational advantages of deploying scholar avatars within a dedicated civilization center are substantiated. The research results serve as an important scientific and practical basis for ethically responsible and pedagogically sound implementation of interactive avatars in Islamic heritage contexts.
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