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Wed 2 Dhul Qidah 1443AH 1-6-2022AD
Books, Gary R. Bunt

‘Cyber Muslims’ book

The ‘Cyber Muslims’ book is out now. My chapter is entitled ‘The Net Imam Effect’. Robert Rozehnal (editor), Cyber Muslims: Mapping Islamic Digital Media in the Internet Age. Bloomsbury...

Tue 1 Dhul Qidah 1443AH 31-5-2022AD
Islamic Fintech, MENA

MENA FinTech

Alvin R. Cabral, The National, Demand and public initiatives ‘to drive digital payments in Mena’ , 31 May 2022 “Consumer demand and government initiatives will boost the Middle East...

Tue 1 Dhul Qidah 1443AH 31-5-2022AD
Egypt Internet, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

Egypt Sub Cable

Arab News, Mobily, Telecom Egypt to build the first submarine cable connecting Saudi Arabia to Egypt, 31 May 2022 “Etihad Etisalat Co., known as Mobily, has signed an initial...

Tue 1 Dhul Qidah 1443AH 31-5-2022AD
Singapore Internet

Bilveer Singh, The Diplomat, The Somad Affair and Singapore’s Battle Against Religious Extremism, 31 May 2022 “In protest against Somad’s deportation, the preacher’s supporters took to the social media...

Tue 1 Dhul Qidah 1443AH 31-5-2022AD
Twitter

Twitter bots

Ian Oxborrow, The National, Up to 12% of Twitter users are bots, study says “Twitter bots amount to up to 12 per cent of visits on the social media...

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

Gary R. Bunt, Islamic Algorithms: Online Influence in the Muslim Metaverse (London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2024)

Explore the book

Hardcover and ebook editions are available now; the paperback edition’s publication date is to be confirmed.

Gary R. Bunt, 2024

Amazon.com

Amazon.co.uk

Comments

“Gary Bunt’s Islamic Algorithms explores the dynamic relationship between technology shifts and the evolving engagement of Muslims online. Bunt emphasises the unchanging core of Islam, adapting its expression to developing technology. A testament to Bunt’s brilliance in the ever-changing Cyber Islamic Environments, this is a must-read for those interested in Islamic studies, digital Islam and Muslim metaverses.” ―Eva Nisa, Senior Lecturer of Anthropology, The Australian National University, Australia

“A timely and insightful exploration, the book offers a concise yet comprehensive glimpse into the evolving landscape of Cyber Islamic Environments. From the serene halls of Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque to the potential realms of Muslim metaverses, this book takes readers on a journey to unveil the dynamic relationship between Islam and technology. In a world where smartphones guide prayers and iPads connect elders in study groups, Bunt shares a compelling and timely perspective on the evolving relationship between Islam, technology and the digital age.” ―Umar Ryad, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Leuven, Belgium

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