Hajj – Virtually Islamic News

Sun 5 Jumada Al Oula 1445AH 19-11-2023AD
Hajj, Mecca, umrah

Tawaaf on a Scooter

It’s important that tawaaf is made as accessible as possible for all pilgrims, including those with mobility needs. This clip shows a remarkable result of the new scooter policy....

Wed 21 Safar 1445AH 6-9-2023AD
Egypt Internet, Egypt,, Hajj, umrah

Mera Aladam, Middle East Eye, Egypt arrests religious influencer who sponsored paid ‘proxy pilgrimage’, 6 Sep 2023. “Egyptian authorities arrested a social media influencer on Tuesday who has promoted an...

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

Haramain Railway

Tech on rails adds a different dimension to pilgrimage traffic …

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...

Mon 1 Dhul Hijjah 1444AH 19-6-2023AD
Apps, Hajj, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, umrah

Rushd App

Arab News, New e-services launched to aid Hajj and Umrah, 18 June 2023 “The services include a Sharia awareness app that educates pilgrims on Hajj rituals, and offers a...

Wed 25 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 14-6-2023AD
Hajj, Iran, Iranian internet, Religious Authority

Molavi Abdolhamid

Yaghoub Fazeli, Al Arabiya English, Iran’s top Sunni cleric says barred from Hajj by Iranian authorities, 14 June 2023 “Molavi Abdolhamid had planned to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage this...

Wed 27 Shawwal 1444AH 17-5-2023AD
Hajj, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

Hajj booking chaos

Samad Javed, Hyphen Online, Online booking chaos hits UK Hajj Muslims for second year in a row, 17 May 2023 “Pilgrims report cancellations, payment glitches and poor customer service...

Tue 27 Ramadan 1444AH 18-4-2023AD
Apps, Hajj, Mecca, Prayer, Ramadan, umrah

Haramain

There’s substantial updated content on Haramain, especially during Ramadan, alongside other streaming media. Their app is now being promoted on social media.

Thu 22 Ramadan 1444AH 13-4-2023AD
Hajj, Mecca, umrah

Mosque Digital Bracelets

The latest digital innovation in Makkah and Madinah.

Sat 26 Shaban 1444AH 18-3-2023AD
Hajj, Mecca, Saudi Arabia Internet

Motawiff

Samir Jeraj, Hyphen, Pilgrims are still fighting for compensation from ill-fated Hajj platform Motawiff, 17 March 2023 “One year after the introduction of the Saudi Arabian government’s chaotic online...

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

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

The ebook is out now; the hardcover will be out on the 2nd of May 2024; the paperback date is to be confirmed.

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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

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