Integrating ESG into Islamic Finance through Artificial Intelligence: A bibliometric analysis

Résumé

Islamic finance is increasingly recognized as a values-driven framework capable of supporting global sustainability goals through its ethical, interest-free, and socially responsible foundations. Meanwhile, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping the landscape of modern financial systems. This paper conducts a bibliometric review that charts the evolution of research at the intersection of Islamic finance, ESG integration, and AI applications by identifying publication trends, leading contributors, and key thematic structures within this emerging field. Core research themes include Shariah-compliant ESG screening, AI-driven financial decision-making, and ethical fintech platforms. The geographic spread of research is primarily anchored in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with growing international collaboration involving Europe and North America. Emerging trends highlighted in the analysis include the convergence of AI and Islamic ethical principles, the rise of digital Shariah governance tools, and the development of sustainable Islamic financial products such as green sukuk. These findings offer critical insight into the intellectual structure and future direction of this interdisciplinary domain and position Islamic finance as a strategic driver of sustainable and technologically integrated financial transformation.