November 2018
Iran 'disinformation' report
30/11/18 17:23
True Origins of ISIS
30/11/18 16:03
Islamophobia Defined
30/11/18 15:40
I have endorsed the Islamophobia Defined statement, which is an important step forward in defining conceptual frameworks associated with anti-Muslim sentiment. Read More…
Building pictures of online activity
30/11/18 15:40
Shahed Amanullah- The Maydan Podcast
30/11/18 15:35
Research on Reddit
30/11/18 15:28
"Smart Pakem" Blasphemy App
28/11/18 17:08
Matthew Hedges Freed
27/11/18 12:15
The New Radicalization of the Internet
26/11/18 19:50
Spotify goes Palestinian
26/11/18 19:43
Raed Fares
23/11/18 19:56
The Next Arab Uprising op-ed
23/11/18 12:08
Uzbekistan 'reforms' in media
23/11/18 11:55
Uighur monitoring
23/11/18 11:46
Australia ISIS sentencing
23/11/18 11:42
Dawn of the Code War
22/11/18 16:37
Fatwa against 'Battlegrounds'
21/11/18 15:25
Mawlid Celebration
21/11/18 12:44
Omid Safi, OneBeing, The Celebration of Mawlid, The Birthday of the Prophet article from 2015, but relevant at the moment too.
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Boko Haram brought terror to Niger. Can a defectors program bring peace?
21/11/18 12:27
Washington Post, Boko Haram brought terror to Niger. Can a defectors program bring peace? Read More…
Afghanistan bomb blast hits religious scholars
20/11/18 17:03
Malaysia Female Shariah judge
20/11/18 17:00
Trump on Khashoggi case
20/11/18 12:47
Building Resilience to Extremism and Exploitation
20/11/18 12:36
I'm participating in the 'Building Resilience to Extremism and Exploitation' event in Cardiff on 28 November Read More…
Profile: America’s Last Line of Defense
19/11/18 15:47
Report on Fake News +
19/11/18 15:44
Research on search data
19/11/18 12:09
'Using Internet search data to examine the relationship between anti-Muslim and pro-ISIS sentiment in U.S. counties' research paper
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'The Cleaners' - film
19/11/18 12:01
Haji Abdul Wahab
19/11/18 11:58
China in Africa - analysis/opinion
19/11/18 11:51
“Of Fathers and Sons” film
19/11/18 11:38
Murtaza Hussain, The Intercept, “Of Fathers and Sons” — a Startling Film Goes Inside a Generational Apocalypse in Syria
What appears to be a depressing but essential piece of cinema (I have only viewed the trailer so far).
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What appears to be a depressing but essential piece of cinema (I have only viewed the trailer so far).
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
18/11/18 20:45
BBC Radio 4, Nusrat Was My Elvis.
Profile of the magnificent and unique Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, together with a few choices of my own.
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Profile of the magnificent and unique Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, together with a few choices of my own.
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KSA 'inside-out abaya'
17/11/18 17:44
A prominent campaign has appeared on social media from SaudiArabia relating to dress codes over the past week.
Read More…'Hashtag Islam' at AAR
16/11/18 12:04
'Hashtag Islam' at AAR (UNC Press Stand) - given I couldn't make it in person …
Read More…UNC Press 15th Anniversary celebration
16/11/18 12:02
UNC Press is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Islamic Civilization and Muslim Networks series, which I have had the privilege of contributing to. Great team to work with.
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Net radicalisation
16/11/18 12:01
Environment and Islam
16/11/18 11:55
IS responsibility issues
16/11/18 11:48
'Hashtag Islam'
15/11/18 13:44
Publishers Weekly, Faith Matters: Religion & Spirituality Spotlight 2018 refers to 'Hashtag Islam' Read More…
Wordcloud: Virtually Islamic blog
14/11/18 16:57
Key issues from the past couple of months, as represented in a wordcloud.
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KSA 'Misusing Mecca'
14/11/18 16:34
Spotify in Middle East
14/11/18 16:19
'Smart Mosques'
14/11/18 16:15
Facebook auction of child bride
13/11/18 16:57
CPF
12/11/18 17:07
The State of the Global Islamic Economy
12/11/18 16:55
MBS 'WIngs clipped'
12/11/18 16:50
"Six weeks after Jamal Khashoggi was murdered by Saudi agents, the decision-making process in Riyadh is slowly starting to change. Fallout from the assassination in Istanbul has wounded Mohammed bin Salman, the heir to the throne, and given a second wind to an old guard of elders, whose views are once more being heard." Read More…
Fake Jihadist Channel
12/11/18 13:17
Ahmed Raïssouni profile
12/11/18 13:16
Tajikstan internet
12/11/18 12:52
Halal Holidays
10/11/18 21:39
South Asia Edition: 'Hashtag Islam'
09/11/18 13:01
My book 'Hashtag Islam' is now available to order in the Indian sub-continent from Pentagon Press. This is a special edition (hardback) with a different cover.
ISBN: 9789386618627
It's also available via the usual bookshops, and from Amazon
Click below to see a larger version of the cover:
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Asian Image, 'Criminalising thoughts': How Muslims are being targeted in new Counter-terrorism bill
09/11/18 12:50
Debunking Maps of Alleged “Islamic No Go Zones” in London
09/11/18 12:45
bellingcat, Debunking Maps of Alleged “Islamic No Go Zones” in London article by Dan Kaszeta
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IS Gab
09/11/18 12:38
The Cost of Crying Victory: Policy Implications of the Islamic State’s Territorial Collapse
07/11/18 14:46
Liesbeth van der Heide, Charlie Winter and Shiraz Maher, The Cost of Crying Victory: Policy Implications of the Islamic State’s Territorial Collapse report "In light of the territorial demise of the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria, this report analyses the continued risks posed by IS. " Read More…
'Islamic State' Genocide: Report
06/11/18 17:38
Right-wing hate recruitment
06/11/18 17:29
Grenfell 'bonfire video'
06/11/18 17:26
'Defending Scholarship'
06/11/18 17:21
ISIS still a 'problem' online
06/11/18 17:21
Coding in UAE
06/11/18 16:26
HE Networks
06/11/18 16:23
Morocco social media and hadith
05/11/18 12:51
Said Temsamani, Eurasia Review, Morocco: Interactive Radio, TV And Social Media To Enhance True Values Of Islam – OpEd Hadith centred programme promoted by Moroccan King Mohammed VI. Read More…
Trolls attack Islam
05/11/18 12:48
Islam in Britain blog
05/11/18 12:34
I continue to maintain my Islam in Britain blog. Some of the materials cross-over into the themes of this blog. Read More…
#protectyounghijabis
05/11/18 12:32
Arab Government control of Twitter
05/11/18 12:21
Photographic Legacy
05/11/18 12:16
BBC Radio 4, Desert Island Discs, Vanley Burke
"Lauren Laverne interviews photographer Vanley Burke, known as the godfather of black British photography."
Burke's important portfolio includes many religion related photos, including from Birmingham's Muslim communities. It's an incredible legacy. Do check it out (I can't reproduce any here for copyright reasons).
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"Lauren Laverne interviews photographer Vanley Burke, known as the godfather of black British photography."
Burke's important portfolio includes many religion related photos, including from Birmingham's Muslim communities. It's an incredible legacy. Do check it out (I can't reproduce any here for copyright reasons).
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Identity and 'Islamophobia'
02/11/18 13:41
C.J. Werleman, alaraby.com, How do white Muslims experience Islamophobia?
Social media linkage to this interesting article/opinion piece.
"I'm white and English. I've never faced racism in my life. I became a Muslim, then people would hurl abuse as I was no longer white," tweeted Christopher John George. "I never knew how bad it felt until I was on the other side… it is DISGUSTING."
"His tweet illuminates not only how Islamophobia is a virulent form of racism, but also narrates an untold story of the Muslim experience in western societies today - the story of how white converts to Islam are now considered by some racists as traitors to their race."
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Social media linkage to this interesting article/opinion piece.
"I'm white and English. I've never faced racism in my life. I became a Muslim, then people would hurl abuse as I was no longer white," tweeted Christopher John George. "I never knew how bad it felt until I was on the other side… it is DISGUSTING."
"His tweet illuminates not only how Islamophobia is a virulent form of racism, but also narrates an untold story of the Muslim experience in western societies today - the story of how white converts to Islam are now considered by some racists as traitors to their race."
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Academydd o’r Drindod Dewi Sant yn canolbwyntio ar Islam yn y seiberofod ar gyhoeddiad ei lyfr newydd
02/11/18 12:18
PYYDDS, Academydd o’r Drindod Dewi Sant yn canolbwyntio ar Islam yn y seiberofod ar gyhoeddiad ei lyfr newydd
"Mae cyhoeddiad rhyngwladol sy’n canolbwyntio ar sut mae amgylchoedd seiber-Islamaidd yn trawsnewid awdurdod crefyddol wedi cael ei gyhoeddi gan academydd o gampws y brifysgol yn Llambed. " Read More…
"Mae cyhoeddiad rhyngwladol sy’n canolbwyntio ar sut mae amgylchoedd seiber-Islamaidd yn trawsnewid awdurdod crefyddol wedi cael ei gyhoeddi gan academydd o gampws y brifysgol yn Llambed. " Read More…
UWTSD Academic focusses on Islam in cyberspace with new book release
02/11/18 12:14
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, UWTSD Academic focusses on Islam in cyberspace with new book release
"An international publication focussing on how cyber-Islamic environments are transforming religious authority has been released by a UWTSD Lampeter based academic."
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"An international publication focussing on how cyber-Islamic environments are transforming religious authority has been released by a UWTSD Lampeter based academic."
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South Asia edition - Hashtag Islam
01/11/18 12:19
The planned publication date for the South Asia edition of 'Hashtag Islam' is mid-November. This will allow for a cheaper and more accessible copy to be available for readers in this market. I understand everything is on schedule. Full details, ISBN and cover will be posted as soon as the information becomes available from the publisher. Read More…
Virtually Islamic Blog II
Gary R. Bunt
'Hashtag Islam: How Cyber-Islamic Environments Are Transforming Religious Authority'