March 2023 – Virtually Islamic News

Fri 9 Ramadan 1444AH 31-3-2023AD
Indonesia Internet, Ramadan

Indonesian Buddhists support Ramadan

Arab News, Indonesian Buddhists step out to support Muslims in Ramadan fast “As millions of people in Muslim-majority Indonesia are observing the fasting month of Ramadan, members of the Buddhist...

Fri 9 Ramadan 1444AH 31-3-2023AD
'Jihad', Russia, Syria

Weapons to wasabi

AFP/Arab News, Weapons to wasabi: Russian jihadist runs Syria sushi outlet, 30 March 2023, “A Russian jihadist has traded his weapons for wasabi by opening a small sushi restaurant...

Fri 9 Ramadan 1444AH 31-3-2023AD
Qur'an

Plants of the Qur’ān

PA, Kew Gardens to host exhibitions exploring Islamic culture, 30 March 2023 Plants of the Qur’ān – Exhibition details here

Fri 9 Ramadan 1444AH 31-3-2023AD
Tunisia

Tunisia’s “poisonous dictatorship”

Sihem Bensedrine, Guardian, Opinion, A poisonous dictatorship has been built in Tunisia, the birthplace of the Arab spring, 31 March 2023 “A poisonous atmosphere has descended on Tunisia. On...

Fri 9 Ramadan 1444AH 31-3-2023AD
Pakistan Internet, Ramadan

Karachi YouTuber’s Ramadan Stall

The National, Karachi YouTuber’s discount fruit stall keeps Ramadan prices down, 31 March 2023, , “Mustafa Hanif is a YouTuber who rose to fame during the Covid-19 pandemic. He...

Fri 9 Ramadan 1444AH 31-3-2023AD
Turkey, Turkey Internet

Turkey Tech Response to Quake

Fast Company, Here’s how the Turkish startup Jotform used its web form tools to help in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake “Beyond the minimal strain on servers, Cifikli...

Fri 9 Ramadan 1444AH 31-3-2023AD
Academia, Research

Digital Muslim Review

A new journal, Digital Muslim Review, has an article writing competition.

Thu 8 Ramadan 1444AH 30-3-2023AD
Bahrain Internet

Bahrain Prosecutions

Khaleej Times, Bahrain sentences 3 to one year in prison for insulting Islam, prophets, 30 March 2023 “The defendants stood trial and were proven guilty. They were accused of...

Thu 8 Ramadan 1444AH 30-3-2023AD
Egypt Internet, LGBTQ+

Jennifer Holleis, Deutsche Welle, LGBTQ rights in Egypt: Queer community battles crackdown, 30 March 2023 “Recent reports suggest that LGBTQ people in Egypt are increasingly being targeted digitally. But...

Wed 7 Ramadan 1444AH 29-3-2023AD
UAE, UAE Digital

UAE Net Spend Projected

Deepthi Nair, The National, UAE spending on digital technology to hit $20bn by 2026, BCG says, 29 March 2023 “Digital technology is projected to have accounted for more than...

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

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

Explore the book

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

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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

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas… Wed 29 Shawwal 1445AH 8-5-2024AD

Iran Cyberpolice in Crackdown Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD

KSA and Human Rights Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD

Iran Judiciary Sentences Online Activist Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD

Muslim World League Conference Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD

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