Thu 22 Ramadan 1444AH 13-4-2023AD – Virtually Islamic News

Thu 22 Ramadan 1444AH 13-4-2023AD
Kuwait internet

‘Fedha’ Virtual Presenter Controversy

Arab News, Kuwait News’ first virtual presenter makes bad headlines among Arab social media users, 13 Apr 2023 “Despite having a popular Kuwaiti name, the artificial intelligence-powered presenter, who...

Thu 22 Ramadan 1444AH 13-4-2023AD
China,, Human Rights, Surveillance, Uighurs,

Uyghur Research

Important research from Sheffield University. This issue has a strong technological element, hence the inclusion in this blog: David Tobin & Nyrola Elimä, “We know you better than you...

Thu 22 Ramadan 1444AH 13-4-2023AD
Hajj, Mecca, umrah

Mosque Digital Bracelets

The latest digital innovation in Makkah and Madinah.

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

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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

Bibliography and Glossary

Review by Michael Dhanoya (University of Leicester) in LSE Blogs

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