China, – Virtually Islamic News

Fri 5 Safar 1446AH 9-8-2024AD
Broadcasting Media, China,, Human Rights, News Media, Uighurs,

Uighur Discussion

Tue 20 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 28-5-2024AD
China,, Hui, Human Rights, Uighurs,

Islam in China

Well done to the Sky News team on this interactive report:

Thu 9 Shawwal 1445AH 18-4-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, China,, Digital MENA, MENA, Microsoft, UAE, UAE Digital

AI UAE

This is a significant story on influence and AI in UAE: Ryan Heath & Ina Fried, Axios, U.S., Microsoft elbow China’s AI in Gulf, 17 Apr 2024 “Microsoft’s new...

Tue 20 Jumada Al Akhira 1445AH 2-1-2024AD
China,, Human Rights, Uighurs,

Hack reveals Uyghur Camp Photos

Thu 25 Rabi Al Thani 1445AH 9-11-2023AD
China,, Hamas, Israel-Gaza Conflict 2023, Israel-Hamas Conflict 2023, Politics, Russia

Fiona Hill Interview

Analysis by Fiona Hill of contemporary global political contexts in this comprehensive interview by Lewis Goodall on LBC’s The Newsagents. Check out the programme link below.

Sun 25 Safar 1445AH 10-9-2023AD
China,, Uighurs,

Uyghur culture

An important photo essay on the expression (and suppression) of Uighur culture

Tue 28 Muharram 1445AH 15-8-2023AD
Business, China,, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, Technology, UAE, UAE Digital

Chip Race

Joseph Wilkins, Markets Insider, Saudi Arabia, UAE join Elon Musk and Chinese tech titans in the race for scarce Nvidia chips, 15 Aug 2023 “Saudi Arabia and the United...

Tue 10 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 30-5-2023AD
China,, Hui, Human Rights, Mosques

Najiaying Mosque

Nectar Gan, CNN, Thousands of ethnic minority Muslims defy Chinese authorities in defense of mosque, 30 May 2023 “The architectural overhaul of mosques has come with allegations of shrinking...

Tue 27 Ramadan 1444AH 18-4-2023AD
China,, Pakistan Internet

Chinese engineer: “Blasphemy” charge

SCMP, Pakistan keeps Chinese engineer in top-security jail to avoid mob attack over blasphemy charge, 18 April 2023 Online dimensions to this case “Pakistan has taken extraordinary precautions to...

Thu 22 Ramadan 1444AH 13-4-2023AD
China,, Human Rights, Surveillance, Uighurs,

Uyghur Research

Important research from Sheffield University. This issue has a strong technological element, hence the inclusion in this blog: David Tobin & Nyrola Elimä, “We know you better than you...

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.

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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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