Knowledge as Trust (Amanah): An Islamic Theological Perspective on Information Accessibility

The digital era presents new ethical challenges in the distribution and consumption of information, particularly amid disparities in access to and production of global knowledge. This study aims to examine the concept of amanah in Islamic theology as an ethical framework addressing the issue of digital information inequality. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach and literature-based research methods, primary data were derived from verses of the Qur’an and hadith, supported by secondary literature from contemporary studies. The analysis was conducted using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model, covering data condensation, presentation, and verification, with source triangulation employed for data validity. The findings indicate that amanah is not merely an individual moral value but a collective ethic capable of structurally intervening in digital information systems. Values such as justice, tabayyun, islah, and khilafah serve as theological foundations for building a just, inclusive, and civilised information ecosystem. This study emphasises the importance of integrating Islamic values into information policy and encourages the development of a spiritually accountable Islamic digital epistemology.