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How AskUlema Works

Overview

AskUlema uses advanced AI technology to help you find and understand information from Islamic books and videos. Instead of just searching for keywords, it actually understands your questions and finds relevant answers from the content.

The Process

1

Content Processing

When books and videos are uploaded, we break them down into smaller pieces and create "smart summaries" of each piece.

2

Understanding Your Question

When you ask a question, our AI system analyzes it to understand what you're looking for.

3

Finding Relevant Information

The system then searches through all the processed content to find the most relevant pieces that answer your question.

4

Generating a Response

Using ChatGPT technology, we combine the relevant information to create a clear, comprehensive answer to your question.

Technology Behind It

AskUlema uses a technology called RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) combined with ChatGPT. This means that instead of just making up answers, the AI looks up real information from our library of Islamic content and uses that to provide accurate responses.

Think of it like having a very knowledgeable research assistant who can quickly read through thousands of pages of books and videos, find the relevant information, and explain it to you in a way that's easy to understand.

Understanding RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

Think of RAG like a very smart library assistant who:

  • First reads and remembers all the content in our database (books, videos, documents)
  • Listens carefully to your question
  • Finds the most relevant information from books, videos, and other sources
  • Combines this information to give you a complete answer

Why RAG is Special

Regular AI

Might make up answers based on general knowledge

RAG AI

Always bases answers on real books and sources

How RAG Works - Step by Step

1. Content Storage

Breaks down content into small pieces and stores them in a special database that understands meaning, not just keywords.

2. Smart Search

When you ask a question, it searches for relevant pieces using AI to understand both your question and the content.

3. Quality Check

Ranks how well each piece of information matches your question and picks the best ones.

4. Answer Generation

Combines the best pieces to generate a clear and accurate answer to your question.

Trust & Accuracy

Source Transparency

Every answer shows you exactly which books and passages were used, allowing you to verify the information.

Quality Control

If we can't find relevant information, we'll tell you instead of making up an answer.

Important Notes

  • AI is a tool to help find information, not a replacement for scholars
  • Always verify important matters with qualified scholars
  • The system can only reference contents in its database
  • Complex questions may require multiple follow-up queries

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers are based directly on our book database. Each response includes the exact sources used so you can verify the information.

Our database includes a curated collection of authentic Islamic texts, including classical works of tafsir, hadith, and fiqh. We continuously expand our library with verified scholarly sources.

For best results, ask clear, specific questions. You can ask follow-up questions to get more detailed information. Remember that complex topics might require multiple questions to fully explore.

Yes! Every answer includes references to the specific books and passages used. You can click on these sources to view the original text and context.

While our system is powerful, it's important to note that it's a research tool, not a substitute for scholars. It can only reference books in its database and may not cover all topics. For critical matters, always consult qualified scholars.

Yes, your privacy is important to us. Your questions and interactions are kept confidential and are only used to improve the system's ability to help you find relevant information.