Iran – Virtually Islamic News

Tue 23 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 24-12-2024AD
dress-code, Gender, Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2022, Iran Protests 2023, Iran Protests 2024, Iranian internet

Iran and the ‘Morality Police‘

"On leaving the train station, Mahsa was arrested by… the so-called Morality Police for wearing “improper clothing” and told that she was to be taken to a detention centre…...

Sat 28 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 30-11-2024AD
Iran, Iran internet, prosecutions

Daniel Khalife Case

Here’s a detailed read on the Daniel Khalife case: online elements to this case www.bbc.co.uk/news/article…...

Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD
Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2022, Iran Protests 2023, Iran Protests 2024, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

BBC Two, Rage Against the Regime: Iran “Facing danger, risking persecution. Witnesses and survivors reveal the truth about anti-government protests in Iran, from 2009’s contested election to the fight...

Tue 10 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 12-11-2024AD
Iran, prosecutions

Khalife case

Independent, Daniel Khalife ‘endangered Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’ with fake intelligence, 12 Nov 2024 “Daniel Khalife could have endangered the life of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe by sending a fake intelligence document to Iran which said the British...

Tue 3 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 5-11-2024AD
dress-code, Gender, Iran, Iran internet

#AhooDaryaei

A variety of opinions have emerged about Ahoo Daryaei’s protest. I have captured them here alongside related links and memes for research purposes. Apologies if they are too ‘graphic‘...

Fri 22 Rabi Al Thani 1446AH 25-10-2024AD
Hacking, Iran, Iran internet, Iranian internet

Iranian hackers

Reuters, Exclusive: Accused Iranian hackers successfully peddle stolen Trump emails “The hackers’ activities tracked by Reuters provide a rare glimpse into the operations of an election interference effort. They...

Mon 11 Rabi Al Thani 1446AH 14-10-2024AD
Hacking, Iran, Iran internet, Iranian internet

Iranian hackers

Roshan Ashraf Shaikh, tomshardware.com, Chinese and Iranian hackers use ChatGPT and LLM tools to create malware and phishing attacks — OpenAI report has recorded over 20 cyberattacks created with...

Sun 10 Rabi Al Thani 1446AH 13-10-2024AD
Iran, Iran internet, prosecutions, Rap

Iran Rapper Sentenced

RFE/RL Radio Farda, Iranian Rapper Tataloo Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison, 13 Oct 2024 “Amirhossein Maghsoudloo, a popular and controversial Iranian rapper known by his stage name Tataloo,...

Tue 21 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 24-9-2024AD
Hacking, Iran, Iran internet, Qur'an, Research, Sweden, Sweden internet,

Iran hack allegation

Reuters, Sweden accuses Iran of hacking messaging service after Koran burnings, 24 Sep 2024 “Swedish authorities said on Tuesday that Iran hacked into a text messaging service last year...

Fri 17 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 20-9-2024AD
Afghanistan, Afghanistan Internet, Censorship, Human Rights, Iran, Iran internet, Taliban

Taliban Satellite Jammers

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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