Disposal of Quranic Literature and Islamic Information Materials: A systematic literature review

Noor Syahirah Mohamad Mobin; Saiful Farik Mat Yatin; Nurussobah Hussain; Siti Nur Aqilah Ab Wahab

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7029

Authors

Noor Syahirah Mohamad Mobin Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
Saiful Farik Mat Yatin Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia; Institute for Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
Nurussobah Hussain Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
Siti Nur Aqilah Ab Wahab Labuan Faculty of International Finance, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan International Campus, FT. Labuan, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7029

Keywords:

Quran, Islamic information materials, sacred, religion

Abstract

This study explores the disposal of Quranic literature and Islamic informational materials, emphasizing the need for methods that respect religious sanctity and environmental sustainability. A systematic review was conducted using Scopus and Web of Science (2020–2024), guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework. Accordingly, 17 relevant studies were identified and analyzed across four themes: sacred texts and practices, religious-social dynamics, religion-environment intersections, and disposal methods. The findings highlight the roles of scholars, community education, and technology. Furthermore, the study underscores the need for a standardized, eco-friendly disposal framework aligned with Islamic principles, offering insights for policymakers, scholars, and religious authorities.

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