April 2024 – Virtually Islamic News

Tue 21 Shawwal 1445AH 30-4-2024AD
‘Islamic State', al-Qaeda, ISKP, Journalism, Taliban

Jihad in perspective(s)

An overview of ‘jihad‘ movements:

Tue 21 Shawwal 1445AH 30-4-2024AD
‘Islamic State', Mozambique, Sub-Saharan Africa

IS-Mozambique

Photos of ‘Islamic State‘ in Mozambique.

Mon 20 Shawwal 1445AH 29-4-2024AD
Digital Islam Across Europe, Qur'an, Sweden, Sweden internet,

Qur’an Burning Incidents in Sweden

Anna Grasso & Gary R. Bunt, Digital Islam Across Europe, Qur’an Burning Incidents in Sweden Here’s a blog post relating to online responses following the Qur’an burning incidents in...

Mon 20 Shawwal 1445AH 29-4-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT

AFP/Jakarta Post, ChatGPT faces complaint for ‘uncorrectable errors’, 29 Apr 2024 “NOYB (“None of Your Business”) said there was no way to guarantee the programme provided accurate information. “ChatGPT...

Mon 20 Shawwal 1445AH 29-4-2024AD
Abu Dhabi, Archives, Digital Archives, UAE, UAE Digital

Archiving the UAE

John Dennehy, The National, How the UAE is safeguarding its history in huge recording drive, 28 Apr 2024. “It has also teamed up with the UK’s National Archives to...

Mon 20 Shawwal 1445AH 29-4-2024AD
Education, Gaza Protests, Israel-Gaza Conflict 2024

Gaza International Protests

Multiple campus protests have received substantial airtime and attention. Responses from authorities have been dramatic at times. Only selected clips/coverage are below. Opinions follow. Disclaimer applies, as always.

Mon 20 Shawwal 1445AH 29-4-2024AD
Influencers, Iraq, Iraq Internet, TikTok

Baghdad Influencer Murdered

The National, Iraq investigates killing of TikTok influencer in Baghdad, 27 April 2024 “A “specialised work team” had been set up to investigate the circumstances of the death of...

Fri 17 Shawwal 1445AH 26-4-2024AD
Books, Digital Islam, Gary R. Bunt, Research

Islamic Algorithms – Unboxed

I had to do it. The unboxing of ‘Islamic Algorithms‘ …

Thu 16 Shawwal 1445AH 25-4-2024AD
Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2022, Iran Protests 2023, Iran Protests 2024, Music, Rap

Toomaj Salehi

The Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been given a death sentence for support of protests

Wed 15 Shawwal 1445AH 24-4-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, e-commerce, Indonesia, Indonesia Internet, NFTs, Southeast Asia,

Crypto Indonesia

Perspectives on aspects of crypto from the Indonesian president:

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.

Amazon.com

Amazon.co.uk

First 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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Lebanon-Israel Crisis (updated) Tue 28 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 1-10-2024AD

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