Ramadan 1444AH – Virtually Islamic News

Thu 29 Ramadan 1444AH 20-4-2023AD
Artificial Intelligence

Informing AI

Kevin Schaul, Szu Yu Chen and Nitasha Tiku, Washington Post, Inside the secret list of websites that make AI like ChatGPT sound smart, 19 April 2023 “Anti-Muslim bias has emerged as a problem...

Thu 29 Ramadan 1444AH 20-4-2023AD
Yemen, Yemen Internet

Yemen Disaster

Al Jazeera, Dozens killed in crush at Ramadan charity event in Yemen, 20 April 2023 “A video posted by Houthi television on the Telegram messaging app showed a crowd...

Thu 29 Ramadan 1444AH 20-4-2023AD
Egypt Internet

Farah Rafik, Egyptian Streets, Egyptian TikTok Influencer Salma El-Shimy Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for ‘Inappropriate Content’, 19 April 2023 “According to police investigations, El-Shimy’s social media accounts...

Thu 29 Ramadan 1444AH 20-4-2023AD
Human Rights, Radio

Abu Ghraib

Radio 4, The Reunion, 18 April 2023 “Kirsty Wark’s guests reflect on the scandal over the abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib in Iraq in 2003.”

Wed 28 Ramadan 1444AH 19-4-2023AD
Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Qur'an, Qur'an

AI Qur’an

Wed 28 Ramadan 1444AH 19-4-2023AD
Business, Halal Industries, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet

Halal food: Malaysia+

SCMP, Foodpanda Malaysia looks to Middle East, South Asia as appetite for halal delivery surges, 18 April 2023 “The global halal economy is projected to reach US$4.96 trillion in...

Wed 28 Ramadan 1444AH 19-4-2023AD
Iran Protests 2023, Iranian internet, LGBTQ+

LGBTQ Iran

BBC News, Iran protests: LGBTQ community rises up, 19 April 2023 “Many Iranians on social media have warmly welcomed the increased visibility of the LGBTQ community. Yet the move...

Wed 28 Ramadan 1444AH 19-4-2023AD
Fashion, Ramadan

Eid Shop Issues

BBC News, PrettyLittleThing Eid shop: Young Muslims criticise fashion brand, 19 April 2023 “PrettyLittleThing has been criticised for its “inappropriate” outfits offered to Muslim shoppers celebrating the end of...

Wed 28 Ramadan 1444AH 19-4-2023AD
Ramadan

Fasting and Fitness

BBC News, How Ramadan fasting and fitness can run together, 19 April 2023 “Pilates instructor Sahir Ahmed-Evans believes there is a natural connection between fasting and fitness.” Social media...

Tue 27 Ramadan 1444AH 18-4-2023AD
Apps, Hajj, Mecca, Prayer, Ramadan, umrah

Haramain

There’s substantial updated content on Haramain, especially during Ramadan, alongside other streaming media. Their app is now being promoted on social media.

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

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

The ebook is out now; the hardcover will be out on the 2nd of May 2024; the paperback date is to be confirmed.

Amazon.com

Amazon.co.uk

Early 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

Bibliography and Glossary

Informing AI Thu 29 Ramadan 1444AH 20-4-2023AD

Yemen Disaster Thu 29 Ramadan 1444AH 20-4-2023AD

Salma El-Shimy Thu 29 Ramadan 1444AH 20-4-2023AD

Abu Ghraib Thu 29 Ramadan 1444AH 20-4-2023AD

AI Qur’an Wed 28 Ramadan 1444AH 19-4-2023AD

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