Dating

Wed 27 Shawwal 1444AH 17-5-2023AD
Apps, Dating, Relationships

Virtual Speed Dating Anybody?

Sadia Azmat, Hyphen Online, Is virtual speed dating the way to make a real online connection?, 16 May 2023 “Speed dating is supposed to be fun, fast and flirtatious....

Thu 14 Shawwal 1444AH 4-5-2023AD
Apps, Dating, Relationships

This has links to a discussion about events organised by a Muslim dating app, so it is relevant to include here.

Sun 10 Shawwal 1444AH 30-4-2023AD
Apps, Dating

Muzz Case

GG2, Muzz loses appeal against Match Group in trademark infringement case, 29 April 2023, “Muslim dating app Muzz has lost its appeal against a court ruling which mandated the...

Thu 1 Ramadan 1444AH 23-3-2023AD
Apps, Dating, Egypt Internet, LGBTQ+, Relationships

Grindr Egypt Warning

Joe Ali, Pink News, Grindr sends every user in Egypt warning about police tricking and arresting queer men, 23 March 2023 “LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr has urged all users...

Mon 28 Shaban 1444AH 20-3-2023AD
Apps, Dating, Gender, Instagram, Relationships, Research

Research Articles: Muslim Instagram + Smartphones and Muslim ‘Dating’

A couple of related articles: Farah Hasan, 2022. “Muslim Instagram: Eternal Youthfulness and Cultivating Deen” Religions 13, no. 7: 658. “This article argues that Muslims have created a specific...

Mon 20 Rabi Al Thani 1444AH 14-11-2022AD
'Islamic State', Dating

IS Tinder

Jane Flanagan, The Times/Apple News (Paywall), Isis funds terror with ‘Tinder’ love scams “… (But) the con artists behind a new wave of “Tinder terror” that has snared a...

Tue 23 Shawwal 1443AH 24-5-2022AD
Apps, Dating, Relationships

Shamsaha

Arab News, New mobile app offers 24/7 help for survivors of domestic violence in the Middle East, 24 June 2022 “Shamsaha, a non-profit organization that advocates for the empowerment...

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

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

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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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