Iranian Social Media – Virtually Islamic News

Tue 23 Safar 1446AH 27-8-2024AD
Censorship, Iran, Iran internet, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Khamenei on net regulation

Reuters, Iran’s Supreme Leader calls for regulation of cyberspace, 27 Aug 2024 “Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who has imposed some of the strictest controls on internet access in...

Wed 3 Safar 1446AH 7-8-2024AD
Human Rights, Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2022, Iran Protests 2023, Iran Protests 2024, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Iran executions

Wed 14 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 22-5-2024AD
Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2024, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Raisi

President Raisi’s death has led to many comments, opinions, and memes (not all of which can be captured here).

Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD
Iran internet, Iran Protests 2024, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Iran Cyberpolice in Crackdown

RFE/RL’s Radio Farda, Iranian Cyberpolice To Ratchet Up Crackdown On Social Media Critics, 6 May 2024 “The cyberpolice recently blocked several popular social media pages — including Instagram, as...

Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD
Iran internet, Iran Protests 2022, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Iran Judiciary Sentences Online Activist

Arab News, Iran sentences man to death for posts during 2022 protests, 7 May 2024 “The judiciary’s Mizan Online website said Mahmoud Mehrabi was found guilty of posting content...

Mon 13 Shawwal 1445AH 22-4-2024AD
Gender, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2024, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Iran Women

A reminder of the situation in Iran, and the impact on protesting women …

Mon 8 Ramadan 1445AH 18-3-2024AD
Cyber Security, Hacking, Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2024, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Iran Cyberwarfare

Saeid Golkar, Kasra Aarabi, New Lines Magazine, Iran’s Dissenting Voices Are Being Targeted Online, 18 Mar 2024 “Since Jan. 3, thousands of Iranian accounts have been doxxed — their...

Tue 11 Rajab 1445AH 23-1-2024AD
Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2024, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media, Radicalisation, Universities

Iran ‘influence‘

Ed Thomas, BBC News, UK officials probe Iran generals’ antisemitic talks to student, 22 Jan 2024 “The footage – which also includes a denial of the Holocaust – adds...

Thu 8 Jumada Al Akhira 1445AH 21-12-2023AD
Apps, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2023, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Iran Farez App

Brian-Damien Morgan, ReadWrite, Malware app to become mandatory in Iran, 19 Dec 2023 “The application named ‘Farez’ has been announced as a scanning and malware prevention tool.”

Wed 7 Jumada Al Akhira 1445AH 20-12-2023AD
Chechenya, Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2023, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Spying on Iran International

Sky News, Man guilty of spying on London-based TV channel Iran International to help terror plotters, 20 Dec 2023. “Magomed-Husejn Dovtaev was accused of conducting surveillance on a media...

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.

Gary R. Bunt, 2024

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Amazon.co.uk

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

‘Cow Vigilantes‘ Wed 18 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 20-11-2024AD

‘Islam and Digital Religion’ Wed 18 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 20-11-2024AD

Muslim Podcasters Wed 18 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 20-11-2024AD

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas… Mon 16 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 18-11-2024AD

AI ‘terrorist clones‘ Sat 14 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 16-11-2024AD

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