Comparative Analysis of Quranic Text Translation into English Using ChatGPT and Google Translate

Abstract

This study looks at how Google Translate and ChatGPT translate Qur’anic verses into English and compares their approaches. It focuses on seven themes: belief, laws, prophethood, death and resurrection, moral teachings, creation and nature, and human history. Using a comparative experimental method, the translations are examined for accuracy, word choice, and how well they convey context. The results show that both tools communicate the meaning of the verses effectively, but in different ways: Google Translate is more literal, while ChatGPT offers translations that are more interpretive and contextual. ChatGPT’s explanations often make ethical and moral nuances clearer, which a literal translation may miss. This study highlights the potential of AI tools to help readers better understand Qur’anic texts and suggests further research on the ethical considerations of using AI in translating sacred texts.