August 2023 – Page 3 – Virtually Islamic News

Tue 28 Muharram 1445AH 15-8-2023AD
European Union, Qur'an, Sweden

Qur’an Burning Responses

Deutsche Welle, EU image suffers in Malaysia, Indonesia over Quran burning, 15 Aug 2023 “The European Union’s attempts to bolster free speech in parts of Asia have taken another...

Sun 26 Muharram 1445AH 13-8-2023AD
Human Rights, Saudi Arabia

KSA Influencer arrest

The Guardian, Arrest of Saudi scholar and influencer another sign of social media crackdown, 13 Aug 2023 “A prominent Saudi scholar and Snapchat influencer has been arrested by Saudi...

Sat 25 Muharram 1445AH 12-8-2023AD
Hajj, Saudi Arabia, umrah

Haramain Railway

Tech on rails adds a different dimension to pilgrimage traffic …

Sat 25 Muharram 1445AH 12-8-2023AD
Jordan Internet

Jordan Cybercrime bill

Al Jazeera, Jordan’s king approves ‘draconian’ cybercrime law, 12 Aug 2023 “The King of Jordan approved a cybercrime bill that will crack down on online speech deemed harmful to...

Fri 24 Muharram 1445AH 11-8-2023AD
Artificial Intelligence, Fatwas, Hajj, Mecca, Pilgrimage, robots, umrah

Fatwa Robot in Mecca

Arab News, Grand Mosque employs ‘guidance robot’ for fatwa inquiries, 11 August 2023. “A “guidance robot” has been developed to assist pilgrims and Umrah performers in understanding the rituals...

Thu 23 Muharram 1445AH 10-8-2023AD
Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2023, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Satirist Bailed

RFE/RL’s Radio Farda, Iran’s Judiciary Says Satirist Missing Nearly Two Weeks Released On Bail, 10 Aug 2023, “Buri has more than 1 million Instagram followers attracted by his humorous...

Thu 23 Muharram 1445AH 10-8-2023AD
Germany, Hacking, Iran Protests 2023, Iranian internet

Deutsche Welle, Germany says Charming Kitten hackers target Iran dissidents, 10 August 2023 “Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has warned dissident Iranian activists about the threat of cyber espionage against...

Thu 23 Muharram 1445AH 10-8-2023AD
Arabic, Podcasts, Research

Podcast: Digital Activism in the Arab World

This conversation with Laila Shereen Sakr on the afikra podcast is highly recommended. I found it helpful as I’m now working on archiving-related projects. I’ve just started reading Dr...

Wed 22 Muharram 1445AH 9-8-2023AD
Cinema, Gender, Iraq, Kuwait,, Lebanon, LGBTQ+

Barbie-ban

Aimee Look and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN, Lebanon bans ‘Barbie’ movie for ‘promoting homosexuality’, 9 August 2023 “Authorities in Lebanon moved to ban the “Barbie” movie from cinemas on Wednesday, saying it...

Wed 22 Muharram 1445AH 9-8-2023AD
Innovation, Technology, Tunisia, Tunisia internet,

Tunisia Innovation Tech

Damilare Dosunmu, Rest of World, Stifled at home, Tunisian tech finds success in the West, 9 Aug 2023 “Acquisitions of InstaDeep and Expensya, which focused on international customers, are...

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

Bibliography and Glossary

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

“Islamic Algorithms is a great contribution to the topic of Digital Religion …”

Review in The Muslim World‘ by Dr Akif Tahiiev of Goethe-Universitat Frankfurt am Main

Indonesian influencers Thu 18 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 19-12-2024AD

Malaysia AI Regulation Thu 18 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 19-12-2024AD

Tate Tax(ed) Thu 18 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 19-12-2024AD

Syria Situation(s) Wed 17 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 18-12-2024AD

AI Chatbot Wed 17 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 18-12-2024AD

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