Safar 1445AH – Virtually Islamic News

Fri 30 Safar 1445AH 15-9-2023AD
Indonesia, Malaysia, Southeast Asia,

Southeast Asia & ‘war on terror’

Aisyah Llewellyn, How ‘war on terror’ was fought and won in Southeast Asia – for now, 15 Sep 2023 opinion/analysis. “The threat of attacks has receded, but experts believe...

Thu 29 Safar 1445AH 14-9-2023AD
Apps, Censorship, Google, Iran internet

Censorship-resistant apps

Chiara Castro, TechRadar, Developers can now build censorship-resistant apps with Google’s new tool, 14 Sep 2023 “The tool comes as a direct response to Iran’s harsh internet crackdown during...

Thu 29 Safar 1445AH 14-9-2023AD
Libya, Libya Floods 2023

Libya Floods

Wired, Libya’s Deadly Floods Show the Growing Threat of Medicanes, 14 Sep 2023 “Entire neighborhoods of the Libyan city of Derna have vanished following devastating floods wrought by Storm...

Thu 29 Safar 1445AH 14-9-2023AD
Morocco, Morocco Earthquake 2023

Abubakr Idris, The Messenger, Space Satellites Reveal Extent of Morocco Earthquake as Rescue Efforts Continue, 14 Sep 2023. “Global space agencies are pooling together satellite and other space-based observations...

Thu 29 Safar 1445AH 14-9-2023AD
Iran, Iran Protests 2022, Iran Protests 2023, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Mahsa Amini – One Year On

The Guardian, Mahsa Amini and a year of brutality and courage in Iran – in illustrations, 14 Sep 2023 “This weekend marks the first anniversary of the death in custody of...

Thu 29 Safar 1445AH 14-9-2023AD
Arabic, Music, Saudi Arabia

Meanwhile, on the Dancefloor …

Mary Fawzy, New Lines Magazine, Nooriyah Brings Arabic Music to the Dance Floor, 22 Sep 2023. “The Saudi DJ splices genres and shows how regional classics have influenced modern...

Wed 28 Safar 1445AH 13-9-2023AD
Censorship, Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2023, Iranian Social Media, Phones, Sport

Iran Football SIM Controversy

Al Jazeera, Iran wants to give Ronaldo a special SIM card to access unblocked internet, 13 Sep 2023, “Iran wants to give Cristiano Ronaldo and other foreign football players who will...

Wed 28 Safar 1445AH 13-9-2023AD
'Jihad', Memes, Research

“Meming 9/11”

Moustafa Ayad, Institute for Strategic Dialogue, Meming 9/11: A new generation of Salafi-jihadists terrorposting the September 11 attacks, 12 Sep 2023 “Monitoring September 11 content by Salafi-jihadist legacy and...

Wed 28 Safar 1445AH 13-9-2023AD
Research

Iran Net Curbs

RFI, Iranians hit by internet curbs in year since Mahsa Amini protests, 13 Sep 2023, “Iran has imposed curbs on the internet in the year since protests erupted over...

Wed 28 Safar 1445AH 13-9-2023AD
Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA, NUFC + Social Media

iNews, I am the sister of a Saudi political prisoner – this is what I want Newcastle fans to know, 13 Sep 2023 “Lina al-Hathloul has been vocal about...

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

Bibliography and Glossary

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

Southeast Asia & ‘war on terror’ Fri 30 Safar 1445AH 15-9-2023AD

Censorship-resistant apps Thu 29 Safar 1445AH 14-9-2023AD

Libya Floods Thu 29 Safar 1445AH 14-9-2023AD

Satellites over Morocco Thu 29 Safar 1445AH 14-9-2023AD

Mahsa Amini – One Year On Thu 29 Safar 1445AH 14-9-2023AD

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