Muharram 1446AH – Virtually Islamic News

Counter protester, Southport, holding up anti-racism banner.

Sun 29 Muharram 1446AH 4-8-2024AD
'Islamophobia', Andrew Tate, Anti-Muslim Hate, Anti-Muslim Prejudice, Disinformation, Mosques, policing, Politics, UK politics, Wales, X

Southport Tragedy Responses – Timeline

Updated Opportunist ‘dog whistle ‘ responses to the Southport tragedy include a strong anti-Muslim theme. The attention should be on the victims of the attack in Southport and their...

Professor Gary Bunt at the Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia - in front of the mosque.

Thu 26 Muharram 1446AH 1-8-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Gary R. Bunt, Indonesia, Indonesia Internet

Gary R. Bunt in Indonesia

Here’s a Press Release from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David on my recent Indonesia trip: UWTSD, Professor Gary R. Bunt Visits Indonesia to Deliver Key Lectures on...

Wed 25 Muharram 1446AH 31-7-2024AD
Hezbollah, Israel, Lebanon

Hezbollah – Fouad Shukur killed

The National, Israel targets Hezbollah commander in Beirut in retaliation for Golan Heights attack, 31 Jul 2024 “The Israeli army announced it targeted and killed Fouad Shukr, also known as Hajj Mohsen,...

AI generated image. Save_Palestine. https://pixabay.com/

Wed 25 Muharram 1446AH 31-7-2024AD
Education, Israel-Hamas Conflict 2024, Palestine, Research

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas Conflict (Month Ten) – updated

This is the tenth month since the current Israel-Hamas conflict commenced. I have been keeping copies of selected online content since 7 October 2023. Many of these posts feature...

Tue 24 Muharram 1446AH 30-7-2024AD
Archives, Digital Islam Across Europe, Research, Shi'i Muslims

Digital Archives

The CHANSE Digital Islam Across Europe team has uploaded two new UK archive collections based on ‘Dawah’ and ‘Shia’ themes. Brief introductions are also included. The collection work continues...

Tue 24 Muharram 1446AH 30-7-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Languages, Southeast Asia,

Southeast Asia Language AI

David Austin, Fortune, AI can help bridge Southeast Asia’s 1,000 languages—but the work ‘has to be done by Southeast Asians, 30 Jul 2024 “With over 1,000 languages, Southeast Asia...

Tue 24 Muharram 1446AH 30-7-2024AD
Arabic, Google

Google OCR Arabic

Tue 24 Muharram 1446AH 30-7-2024AD
Al-Muhajiroun, Anjem Choudary

Anjem Choudary

I’ve been tracking Choudary for years, including in online discussions on Al-Muhajiroun and its spin-offs. These feature in some of my books/chapters. There’s also an online component in the...

Tue 24 Muharram 1446AH 30-7-2024AD
Research

Sheikh Yasser al-Habib

This story about Sheikh Yasser al-Habib seeking to purchase an island in Scotland has been running on Mail Online for a few days (search engines will provide headlines). As...

Mon 23 Muharram 1446AH 29-7-2024AD
Apps, Egypt Internet, Egypt,, Gender

Women-only ride-sharing apps

Fatma Elzahraa Badaw, The New Arab, Women-only ride-sharing apps launch in Egypt after Uber sexual harassment scandals, 25 Jul 2024 “”We focused on providing job opportunities for female drivers,”...

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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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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